Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Sausage Tortellini Soup, a hearty dish featuring Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, and spinach in a creamy broth. This soup is bursting with flavor and perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Additional:
- 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Soup Base: Heat olive oil in a large pot, cook sausage until browned. Add onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook the Soup: Add diced tomatoes and chicken broth, bring to a boil. Stir in tortellini, cook as per package instructions. Lower heat, add cream and spinach, simmer until heated through.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, topped with Parmesan.
Notes
- You can use mild or spicy Italian sausage based on preference.
- Swap spinach with kale or use frozen tortellini for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
