Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup
A comforting and creamy soup featuring Italian turkey sausage, ditalini pasta, and a rich broth, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Italian sweet turkey sausage, casings removed
- 8 oz ditalini pasta
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small fennel bulb, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the turkey sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles with a spoon.
- Add the diced fennel to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add the ditalini pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
For the best flavor, choose high-quality sausage. Fresh herbs enhance flavor and presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg