Description
Hearty and Creamy Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup is the ultimate comfort food, blending rich flavors and a creamy texture that warms you from the inside out. This delightful soup features tender vegetables, turkey sausage, and al dente ditalini pasta simmered in a flavorful broth. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, it’s customizable to suit your taste preferences and takes less than an hour to prepare. Whether enjoyed fresh or saved for later, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound turkey sausage (or plant-based sausage)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add turkey sausage and brown.
- Stir in onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add oregano and basil; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Incorporate diced tomatoes with juice and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return the sausage to the pot and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add ditalini pasta and cook for an additional 10-12 minutes until al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream and spinach; cook until spinach wilts (3-4 minutes).
- Season with salt and pepper; serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg