Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Sausage Tortellini Soup, a hearty and creamy dish perfect for a cozy night in. This Italian-American soup is loaded with savory Italian sausage, tender cheese tortellini, fresh spinach, and a touch of cream for richness. Serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top for the ultimate comfort food experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casing removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (9 oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: In a large pot, brown the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant.
- Add Broth and Tomatoes: Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth, bringing to a simmer.
- Cook Tortellini: Add tortellini and cook until tender.
- Finish Soup: Stir in spinach, cream, salt, and pepper. Serve hot with Parmesan.
Notes
- You can use turkey or plant-based sausage for a lighter version.
- For a thicker soup, add tomato paste with the garlic.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
