Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tbspoil, divided
• 1 lbsweet Italian sausageAmount1 lbIngredientsweet Italian sausage, casings removed, casings removed
• 1medium onionAmount1Ingredientmedium onion, diced, diced
• 2garlicAmount2Ingredientgarlic cloves, minced cloves, minced
• 1/4 cupdry white wine
• 1(14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoesAmount1Ingredient(14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 4 cupchicken brothAmount4 cupIngredientchicken broth
• 2 cupwaterAmount2 cupIngredientwater
• 1 cupditaliniAmount1 cupIngredientditalini pasta pasta
• 3/4 cupgrated Parmesan cheeseAmount3/4 cupIngredientgrated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish, plus more for garnish
• 1/2 cupheavy creamAmount1/2 cupIngredientheavy cream
• 1 1/2 cupdried parsleyAmount1 1/2 cupIngredientdried parsley
• 1 bunch kaleAmount1Ingredientbunch kale, stems removed and finely chopped (about 5 cups), stems removed and finely chopped (about 5 cups)
• 1 tspsalt, or to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot over medium-high heat, warm ½ tablespoon of oil. Add the sausage, breaking it up, cooking for 6–8 minutes, until browned and no longer pink. Remove the sausage and set aside.

2. 2

   In the same pot, add the remaining oil. Add the onion and cook for 5-7 minutes until lightly browned. Stir in the garlicAmount2Ingredientgarlic cloves, minced, salt, and pepper, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. 3

   Pour in the wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let it simmer for 1 minute to reduce slightly.

4. 4

   Stir in the tomatoes, broth, water, and the sausage. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Add the ditaliniAmount1 cupIngredientditalini pasta and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Add in the heavy creamAmount1/2 cupIngredientheavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and parsley, stirring for 2 minutes to heat through. Add in the kale, stirring for another 2 minutes, until wilted.

6. 6

   Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with additional Parmesan cheeseAmount3/4 cupIngredientgrated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish, and serve hot with crusty bread or a fresh salad. Enjoy!