Description
Warm up with this comforting Parmesan Pasta Soup with Sausage, featuring tender pasta in a rich, savory broth. A blend of Italian sausage, aromatic vegetables, and fresh spinach brings this dish to life, making it a family favorite for chilly nights. Perfect for weeknight dinners or unexpected guests, this hearty soup is both satisfying and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 cup ditalini or orzo pasta
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping onions, carrots, and celery.
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage until crumbly (about 5–7 minutes).
- Add the chopped onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened (about 4–5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, oregano, and basil; cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions (about 8–10 minutes).
- Fold in spinach or kale until wilted. Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg