Description
This Sausage Tortellini Soup is a creamy and comforting one-pot meal that combines savory Italian sausage, cheese-filled tortellini, fresh spinach, and a touch of heavy cream. With a hint of spice and a sprinkle of Parmesan, this soup is perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- salt and black pepper to taste
For Garnish:
- grated Parmesan cheese
- fresh basil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Remove excess grease if needed.
- Add diced onion and sauté until softened, about 4–5 minutes. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5–10 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and tortellini, cook for 5–7 minutes until tender.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 1–2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan and fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute kale for spinach or use frozen tortellini—just adjust cooking time accordingly.
- For a thicker soup, stir in a tablespoon of tomato paste while sautéing the onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
