This cozy Italian sausage ditalini soup is loaded with savory sausage, tender pasta, and fresh vegetables in a creamy, Parmesan-infused broth. It’s hearty, comforting, and ready in under 45 minutes.
1 lb Italian sausage
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
3–4 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup ditalini pasta
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt & black pepper to taste
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
2 cups baby spinach (optional)
Brown sausage in olive oil. Remove and set aside.
Sauté onion, carrot, and celery in drippings. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
Pour in broth, scrape bottom, and return sausage. Add seasonings.
Simmer 10–12 minutes. Add pasta and cook 8–10 more minutes.
Stir in cream and Parmesan until melted and smooth.
Add spinach, adjust seasoning, and serve hot with garnish.
For freezer-friendly soup, leave out pasta and cream until reheating.
Use mild or spicy sausage to suit your taste.
Add beans or extra veggies to stretch the recipe.