Description
This Creamy Parmesan Chicken Sausage Ditalini Soup is an Italian-inspired delight, blending savory sausage, perfectly cooked pasta, and rich Parmesan with a sweet roasted red pepper swirl. It’s a surprisingly easy recipe for a restaurant-quality experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 30 ml (2 Tbsp) Olive Oil: for sautéing
- 300 g (10.5 oz) Chicken Sausage, sliced: halal recommended
- 150 g (5.3 oz) Ditalini Pasta: small tube-shaped pasta
- 150 g (5 oz) Onion, chopped: finely chopped
- 2 Cloves Garlic, minced: releases aromatic oils
- 70 g (2.5 oz) Carrot, diced: adds sweetness and color
- 50 g (1.8 oz) Celery, diced: adds fresh, peppery note
- 1 L (4 cups) Vegetable Broth: low-sodium recommended
- 200 ml (¾ cup) Heavy Cream: for creamy texture
- 100 g (3½ oz) Parmesan Cheese: freshly grated
- 100 g (3½ oz) Roasted Red Pepper Puree: store-bought or homemade
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika: adds smoky flavor
- ½ tsp Black Pepper: freshly ground
- ½ tsp Salt: plus more to taste
- 4 Sage Leaves: crisped for garnish
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Extra-Virgin Olive Oil: for crisping sage
Instructions
- Brown Sausage: Sauté sliced chicken sausage until browned.
- Sauté Vegetables: Sauté onion, carrot, celery, and garlic until softened.
- Cook Pasta: Add broth and ditalini; cook until al dente.
- Create Creamy Base: Stir in cream, Parmesan, and sausage; simmer until thickened.
- Assemble & Garnish: Ladle into bowls; swirl in red pepper puree.
- Crisp Sage: Fry sage leaves in oil until crisp.
- Final Touches: Drizzle with oil, sprinkle Parmesan, and garnish with sage.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, use cashew cream instead of heavy cream. Adjust the amount of cream to control the soup’s richness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: soup,italian,pasta,chicken sausage,parmesan,roasted red pepper,creamy,comfort food