Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup Recipe
The Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup Recipe is warm, hearty and full of flavor. It combines savory Italian sausage, tender ditalini pasta, fresh vegetables and rich Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage mild or spicy, casing removed
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale optional
Instructions
Cook the Sausage
- Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
Sauté Vegetables
- Add onion, carrots and celery to the pot. Cook until vegetables soften, about five minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add Garlic
- Stir in minced garlic. Cook for one minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
Add Broth and Herbs
- Pour in chicken broth. Add Italian herbs, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.
Simmer the Soup
- Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
Cook Pasta
- Add ditalini pasta to the simmering soup. Cook until pasta is tender, about eight minutes.
Add Greens
- If using spinach or kale, stir it into the soup until wilted, about two minutes.
Stir in Parmesan
- Add grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until melted and soup becomes creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Serve Hot
- Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle extra Parmesan on top if desired. Serve immediately with warm bread.
Notes
- Use mild or spicy sausage according to preference.
- Don’t overcook pasta; it will absorb soup flavors.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley for extra aroma.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best taste.
- Adjust salt and pepper at the end for perfect seasoning.