Description
A delicious and creamy soup featuring Italian sausage, ditalini pasta, and fresh spinach, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, based on preference)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the Italian sausage to the pot, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes, then bring the mixture to a boil.
- Stir in the ditalini pasta and Italian seasoning. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy.
- Add the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk.
- You can also add other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition.
- If you want a spicier kick, consider adding red pepper flakes to the soup while cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg