Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup. Perfect for a cozy night in or a gathering with friends, this soup is hearty and satisfying.
Ingredients
Italian Sausage:
1 pound
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon (if needed)
Yellow Onion:
1 small, diced
Garlic:
3 cloves, minced
Chicken Broth:
4 cups
Diced Tomatoes:
1 can (14.5 ounces)
Italian Seasoning:
1 teaspoon
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes:
1/2 teaspoon (optional)
Cheese Tortellini:
1 package (9 ounces)
Baby Spinach:
3 cups fresh
Heavy Cream:
1 cup
Salt and Pepper:
to taste
Parmesan Cheese:
grated, for serving
Instructions
- Cook Italian Sausage: In a large pot, brown and cook the Italian sausage.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add diced onion and minced garlic, cook until softened.
- Add Broth and Tomatoes: Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes, season, and simmer.
- Cook Tortellini: Add tortellini, cook until tender.
- Finish Soup: Stir in spinach, cream, salt, and pepper. Serve hot topped with Parmesan.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- You can use frozen tortellini with adjusted cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
