Hearty Parmesan Italian Beef Ditalini Soup
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Italian beef sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 quarts chicken stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to taste
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the Italian beef sausage until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Reduce heat to medium; add diced onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add drained tomatoes; cook for another 3-5 minutes.
- Pour in chicken stock and return the cooked sausage to the pot. Stir in dried herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a gentle boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Add ditalini pasta and cook for about 7-9 minutes until al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted; adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg