Creamy Mediterranean Sausage & Pasta Soup
Ingredients
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2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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1 small onion, finely diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 carrots, sliced into rounds
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2 celery stalks, diced
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250–300 g chicken or turkey sausage, sliced or crumbled
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1 tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp dried thyme
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½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1 cup short pasta (ditalini, small rings, or elbows)
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¾ cup cooking cream or half-and-half
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tbsp lemon juice (Mediterranean touch 🍋)
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2 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, chopped
Instructions
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Sauté the base
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 5–6 minutes until softened. -
Add garlic & sausage
Stir in garlic and sausage. Cook until sausage is lightly browned. -
Season
Add oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat everything in flavor. -
Simmer
Pour in chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then add pasta. Reduce heat and simmer 10–12 minutes, until pasta is tender. -
Make it creamy
Lower heat. Stir in cream and Parmesan cheese. Simmer gently 3–5 minutes until thick and velvety. -
Finish Mediterranean-style
Add lemon juice and fresh herbs. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Serving Suggestions
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Serve hot with crusty whole-grain bread or focaccia
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Drizzle with olive oil and extra Parmesan
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Pair with a simple cucumber-tomato salad
Mediterranean Tips
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Swap cream for Greek yogurt (tempered) for a lighter version
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Add spinach or kale at the end for extra nutrition
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Use chicken sausage with herbs for authentic Mediterranean flavor
