🍲 Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup
This hearty Italian-style soup is packed with savory sausage, small pasta, vegetables, and a rich broth finished with Parmesan cheese. It’s comforting, filling, and perfect for colder days.
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1 cup fresh spinach or kale (optional)
- ½–1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
- Cook the sausage
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces. - Add vegetables
Stir in onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. - Add broth and tomatoes
Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes.
Add Italian seasoning and bring to a gentle boil. - Cook the pasta
Stir in the ditalini pasta and cook according to package instructions (about 8–10 minutes). - Add greens and cheese
Stir in spinach and simmer for 1–2 minutes.
Add grated Parmesan cheese and mix until melted into the soup. - Season and serve
Taste and adjust with salt and pepper.
Garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve with garlic bread or crusty Italian bread.
- Sprinkle extra Parmesan on top for richer flavor.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
💡 Tip:
If you plan to store leftovers, cook the pasta separately and add it when serving. This keeps the pasta from becoming too soft in the soup.
If you want, I can also show you:
- 🍲 Olive Garden–style Italian sausage soup (Zuppa Toscana)
- 🥣 A creamy Parmesan sausage soup version that’s even richer.
