Description
Sausage Tortellini Soup is a hearty and creamy Italian-American soup perfect for a comforting weeknight meal. Made with Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, fresh spinach, and a rich broth finished with cream and Parmesan, this one-pot dish delivers bold flavors and satisfying textures that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Liquids and Add-ins
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Seasonings and Garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the sausage: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and fully cooked through. Drain excess grease if necessary to avoid grease buildup.
- Sauté aromatics: Add diced onion to the pot and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and translucent. Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using), cooking for an additional minute to release their flavors.
- Add liquids and simmer: Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and the canned diced tomatoes along with their juices. Increase heat to bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Cook tortellini: Add the refrigerated cheese tortellini to the simmering soup and cook according to package instructions, typically 3 to 5 minutes, until the tortellini are tender and cooked through.
- Add greens and cream: Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low, then gently mix in the heavy cream to add richness.
- Season and serve: Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese before serving hot.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Kale can be used instead of spinach for a different texture and flavor.
- Use spicy Italian sausage to add extra heat to the soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
