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Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup Recipe

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Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup combines savory Italian sausage, tender ditalini pasta, and rich parmesan cream in one comforting pot. Perfect family dinner with zesty tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs that reheats beautifully.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion (diced)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes (drained)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 8 oz ditalini pasta (uncooked)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

  • 1. Heat olive oil in large pot over medium heat. Add Italian sausage, breaking apart with spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  • 2. Add diced onion and cook 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic, cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • 3. Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning. Bring to boil. Add ditalini pasta, reduce heat to simmer. Cook 8-10 minutes until pasta al dente, stirring occasionally.
  • 4. Reduce heat to low. Stir in softened cream cheese until melted and smooth. Add parmesan and heavy cream, stirring until fully incorporated and soup thickens slightly.
  • 5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately with crusty bread.

Notes

  • Drain sausage fat for lighter soup; keep for richer flavor.
  • Ditalini perfect shape don’t substitute long pasta.
  • Cream cheese creates silky texture; soften first for smooth melting.
  • Make ahead friendly flavors deepen day 2. Reheat gently with splash of broth.
  • Freeze up to 2 months; pasta may soften when thawed.

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Keywords: creamy sausage ditalini soup, italian sausage pasta soup, parmesan sausage soup

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