Description
Creamy Parmesan Italian Chicken Ditalini Soup is the ultimate comfort food, bringing warmth and satisfaction to your dinner table. This rich and hearty soup features tender ditalini pasta, vibrant vegetables, and a luscious combination of creamy Parmesan and flavorful chicken sausage. With its easy preparation and customizable ingredients, this dish is perfect for cozy nights or quick weeknight meals. Whether served with crusty bread or a fresh salad, each spoonful is a delightful experience that will keep you coming back for more.
Ingredients
- Chicken sausage
- Onion
- Carrots
- Celery
- Garlic
- Italian seasoning
- Red pepper flakes
- Chicken broth
- Ditalini pasta
- Heavy cream
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh spinach
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the chicken sausage until browned, breaking it into crumbles. Drain any excess grease.
- Add diced onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot, sautéing for 5 to 7 minutes until tender. Stir in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add ditalini pasta and cook according to package instructions (8 to 10 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low; stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan until melted. Add chopped spinach and cook until just wilted.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan and parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg