Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Sausage Tortellini Soup, a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for chilly nights. This creamy soup is loaded with Italian sausage, tender cheese tortellini, fresh spinach, and a touch of cream, all simmered together in a rich broth. Serve this delicious soup topped with grated Parmesan for a satisfying meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5–7 minutes.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add onion and cook until softened, then stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Add Broth and Tomatoes: Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth, bring to a boil.
- Cook Tortellini: Stir in tortellini and cook according to package instructions, usually about 5–7 minutes.
- Finish Soup: Lower the heat, stir in heavy cream and spinach, and simmer until spinach is wilted and soup is heated through.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- You can use mild or spicy Italian sausage based on your preference.
- Swap spinach with kale or use frozen tortellini for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
