Description
Hearty Italian sausage soup with Parmesan bliss delivers comfort in a bowl, bringing robust flavors from Mediterranean kitchens. Simmering with rich ingredients and aromatic herbs, this soup promises warmth and satisfaction for hungry souls craving authentic Italian comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) sweet Italian sausage
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (170 grams) ditalini pasta
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Extra Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
- Render the sweet Italian sausage in a spacious pot over medium heat until golden and fragmented, approximately 5-7 minutes. Transfer the caramelized meat to a separate dish.
- Utilize the residual sausage drippings to sauté diced onions until translucent and soft, roughly 3-4 minutes. Introduce minced garlic and continue cooking for an additional 60 seconds.
- Stream chicken broth and cream into the pot, creating a harmonious liquid base. Gently elevate the mixture to a delicate simmer.
- Incorporate ditalini pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes, ensuring the pasta reaches an al dente consistency while maintaining a slight firmness.
- Return the crispy sausage fragments to the pot. Sprinkle dried oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes, creating a robust flavor profile. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Fold fresh spinach into the soup, allowing the leaves to wilt gracefully. Integrate grated Parmesan, which will melt and create a luxurious, creamy texture.
- Distribute the aromatic soup into serving bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley and an optional sprinkle of additional Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Customize spiciness by adjusting red pepper flakes for heat lovers or those preferring milder flavors.
- Swap Italian sausage with plant-based alternatives like crumbled tofu or veggie sausage for vegetarian diet options.
- Control soup thickness by adding extra broth if too dense or simmering longer to reduce liquid for richer consistency.
- Enhance nutrition by incorporating additional vegetables like kale, zucchini, or diced bell peppers during sautéing stage for extra texture and vitamins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg