Description
A luxurious yet approachable Italian soup featuring savory sausage, ditalini pasta, and aromatic Parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy as desired)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups ditalini pasta
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Increase the heat slightly and add the Italian sausage. Cook until browned and crumbly, stirring frequently, roughly 5-7 minutes.
- Mix in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Add the ditalini pasta and simmer for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Once the pasta is cooked, stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped basil. Allow the flavors to meld together for a couple of minutes.
Notes
For a creamier texture, blend a portion of the soup before adding the pasta. Use fresh herbs at the end of cooking to retain their vibrant flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg