Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup. With Italian sausage, tender cheese tortellini, and a creamy broth, this soup is a satisfying meal on its own or paired with crusty bread for a hearty dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Soup:
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- fresh parsley
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Sauté Aromatics: Stir in onion and garlic, cooking for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Seasonings and Liquids: Add Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Finish the Soup: Stir in heavy cream and tortellini, cooking for 5–6 minutes until pasta is tender. Add spinach and Parmesan, stirring until spinach wilts and cheese melts. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- You can substitute turkey sausage or chicken sausage for a leaner option.
- This soup pairs perfectly with crusty bread for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
