Description
Warm up this winter with a delightful bowl of Parmesan Pasta Soup with Sausage. This creamy, savory soup features tender pasta and flavorful sausage, making it the perfect dish for chilly nights and family gatherings. With every spoonful, you’ll be reminded that comfort food is not just about taste; it’s about creating memories together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (or turkey sausage)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups small pasta (e.g., ditalini or shells)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and sauté the diced onion until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and crumbled sausage, cooking until the sausage is browned (approximately 5-6 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Add pasta and cook until al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream until well combined and heated through.
- Fold in fresh spinach or kale along with grated Parmesan cheese until wilted. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg