Dinner

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Soup Recipe

Byluca Carter October 17, 2025October 17, 2025

Introduction

This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Soup is a comforting bowl of rich flavors and tender pasta, perfect for cozy evenings. The blend of garlic, Parmesan, and creamy broth creates a deliciously satisfying meal that’s simple to make at home.

The image shows a white bowl filled with small pasta shells in a creamy white sauce. The pasta is mostly covered by the sauce but some shells and textures are visible. On top, there is a sprinkle of green herbs for color and a sprinkle of black pepper and grated cheese for texture. A metal spoon with a wooden handle is placed on the edge of the bowl, resting partly in the sauce. The bowl sits on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated

1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon flour

7-8 cups chicken stock
2 cups heavy cream

1 pound ditalini pasta
4 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar

Kosher salt
Fresh cracked pepper
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Heat butter in a large pot over low heat until melted. Add garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking while stirring constantly for 30 seconds.
Step 2: Sprinkle flour into the pot and stir constantly for 1 minute to create a roux.
Step 3: Slowly add chicken stock (start with 7 cups), heavy cream, ditalini pasta, and a couple large pinches of salt and pepper.

Step 4: Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat. Then reduce heat to low and gently simmer for 5-8 minutes, until the pasta is al dente.
Step 5: Stir in Parmesan cheese and white wine vinegar until the cheese melts fully into the soup.
Step 6: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan if desired before serving.

Tips & Variations

Use gluten-free pasta to make this soup gluten-free while keeping the creamy texture.
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken stock with vegetable broth.
Add cooked chicken or crispy bacon for extra protein and flavor.

Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best melting and flavor results.

Storage

Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the cream from separating. You may need to add a splash of chicken stock or cream to loosen the soup when reheating.

How to Serve

A white bowl filled with creamy white soup that holds small tube-shaped pasta in a light yellow color, scattered evenly throughout the soup, with a small pile of finely grated white cheese and black pepper sprinkled on top in the center. A spoon with a metal head and wooden handle rests inside the bowl on the right side, partially submerged in the soup. The bowl sits on a white marbled surface with a part of a striped linen cloth visible at the bottom left corner. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use a different type of pasta?

Yes, small pasta shapes like elbow macaroni or mini shells work well, but adjust cooking time accordingly to ensure the pasta is al dente.

Is it possible to make this soup dairy-free?

To make a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or a dairy-free cream alternative and use a dairy-free Parmesan substitute or nutritional yeast for the cheesy flavor.