Ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot, your choice)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, if sausage is lean)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 small onion, diced<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 cloves garlic, minced<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 carrots, peeled and sliced<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 celery stalks, diced<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4 cups chicken broth<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 cup heavy cream<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 \u00bd cups ditalini pasta (or any small pasta)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Salt & pepper to taste<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or a mix of cheddar & mozzarella)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instructions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cook the sausage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a large soup pot over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned. Break it up into bite-sized pieces as it cooks. Remove excess grease if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saut\u00e9 veggies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Add the diced onions, carrots, and celery to the pot. Saut\u00e9 for 5\u20137 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Add broth & seasonings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pour in the chicken broth. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Add pasta:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stir in the ditalini pasta and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer until pasta is al dente (about 10\u201312 minutes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make it creamy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheese. Let the cheese melt completely and soup thicken slightly. Adjust seasoning if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Serve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Garnish with chopped parsley and an extra sprinkle of cheese if desired. Serve hot with crusty bread!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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