Description
Warm your soul with this delightful Parmesan Pasta Soup with Sausage. This hearty dish combines creamy Parmesan cheese and savory Italian sausage, creating a rich, flavorful broth that envelops tender pasta and vibrant greens. Perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, each spoonful promises comfort and satisfaction. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to adapt to your tastes, this soup is sure to become a favorite in your household!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ditalini or shell pasta
- 8 oz Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for garnish)
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale, chopped
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Gather and chop the onion and garlic.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in onions and garlic; sauté until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add chicken broth, scraping any bits from the pot bottom. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in pasta and greens; cook until pasta is al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and mix in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg