Description
This Sausage and Tortellini Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner. The combination of Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, and fresh spinach in a creamy broth makes this soup a hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Italian Sausage:
1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed,
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon,
Yellow Onion:
1 small, diced,
Garlic:
3 cloves, minced,
Dried Basil:
1/2 teaspoon,
Dried Oregano:
1/2 teaspoon,
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes:
1/4 teaspoon (optional),
Diced Tomatoes:
1 (14.5 oz) can,
Chicken Broth:
4 cups,
Cheese Tortellini:
1 (9 oz) package refrigerated,
Spinach:
3 cups fresh,
Heavy Cream:
1/2 cup,
Salt and Pepper:
to taste,
Grated Parmesan Cheese:
for serving
Instructions
- Cook Sausage: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 6–7 minutes.
- Sauté Onion and Spices: Add diced onion and sauté until softened. Stir in garlic, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes; cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add Tomatoes and Broth: Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5–10 minutes.
- Cook Tortellini: Add tortellini and cook according to package directions, about 4–5 minutes. Stir in spinach and let wilt for 1–2 minutes.
- Finish Soup: Remove from heat, stir in heavy cream, adjust seasoning, and serve hot topped with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- This soup reheats well but is best eaten within 2–3 days as tortellini can absorb liquid.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Kale or Swiss chard can be substituted for spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
