Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup

“A hearty, creamy soup filled with flavorful Italian sausage, tender ditalini pasta, and a rich Parmesan-infused broth. Perfect for warming up on chilly nights!”

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, depending on preference)

1 medium onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 carrots, peeled and diced

2 celery stalks, diced

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

4 cups chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 1/2 cups ditalini pasta (or small pasta of your choice)

2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped

Salt and black pepper, to taste

For Garnish:

Extra grated Parmesan cheese

Fresh parsley, chopped

DIRECTIONS:

Step 1: Brown the Sausage

Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it into crumbles, until browned and cooked through. Remove any excess grease if necessary.

Step 2: Sauté the Vegetables

Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot with the cooked sausage. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for another 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 3: Add the Broth

Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Let it cook for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld …