Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup

👉Ingredients:

◾️1 lb Italian sausage (turkey or chicken sausage as a pork alternative)

◾️1 tablespoon olive oil

◾️1 small onion, diced

◾️3 garlic cloves, minced

◾️2 medium carrots, sliced

◾️2 celery stalks, chopped

◾️4 cups chicken broth

◾️1 cup Ditalini pasta

◾️1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

◾️1/2 teaspoon dried basil

◾️1/2 cup heavy cream

◾️1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

◾️2 cups fresh spinach, chopped

◾️Salt and pepper to taste

◾️Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

👉Instructions:

🔹️🔹️Cook the Sausage:

◾️In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it into small crumbles, and cook until browned. Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside

🔹️🔹️Sauté the Vegetables:

◾️In the same pot, add diced onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and chopped celery. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

🔹️🔹️Add Broth and Herbs:

◾️Pour in the chicken broth, then stir in the oregano and basil. Bring the mixture to a boil.

🔹️🔹️Cook the Pasta:

◾️Add the Ditalini pasta to the boiling broth. Cook for about 8 minutes, or until the pasta is tender but still firm.

🔹️🔹️Make it Creamy:

◾️Lower the heat to medium. Stir in the cooked sausage, heavy cream, and grated Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the soup to thicken slightly.

🔹️🔹️Add Spinach:

◾️Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts into the soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

👉Serve and Garnish:

◾️Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy warm!

👉Cooking Time:

◾️Prep Time: 10 minutes

◾️Cook Time: 25 minutes

◾️Total Time: 35 minutes

🔹️This Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup is hearty, comforting, and packed with savory flavors—perfect for cozy nights!