Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup. Loaded with Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, spinach, and a creamy broth, this soup is a hearty one-pot meal that’s perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
Italian Sausage:
1 pound
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon (if needed)
Onion:
1 small (diced)
Garlic:
3 cloves (minced)
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes:
1/2 teaspoon (optional)
Italian Seasoning:
1 teaspoon
Diced Tomatoes:
1 can (14.5 ounces, with juices)
Chicken Broth:
4 cups
Refrigerated Cheese Tortellini:
1 package (9 ounces)
Spinach:
3 cups (fresh, roughly chopped)
Heavy Cream:
1 cup
Parmesan Cheese:
1/2 cup (grated)
Salt and Black Pepper:
To taste
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: In a large pot, cook the Italian sausage until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Sauté Onion and Spices: Add diced onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning. Cook until fragrant.
- Add Tomatoes and Broth: Stir in diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer.
- Cook Tortellini: Add tortellini and cook until tender.
- Finish the Soup: Stir in spinach, heavy cream, and Parmesan. Simmer until creamy.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter version.
- Substitute kale for spinach if desired.
- To make ahead, prepare the soup without tortellini and add before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
