Description
This Spicy Sausage and Tortellini Soup is an ultimate comfort food recipe that combines spicy Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, and a creamy broth loaded with vegetables. Perfect for a cozy night in or a family dinner.
Ingredients
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Spicy Sausage and Tortellini Soup:
- 1 lb spicy Italian sausage, casing removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Cook sausage: Until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Add onion, garlic, pepper: Cook until softened.
- Season: Add red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning.
- Add broth, tomatoes, sauce: Bring to a boil, then simmer.
- Cook tortellini: According to package directions.
- Stir in cream, spinach: Cook until spinach wilts.
- Adjust seasoning: With salt and pepper.
- Serve: Hot, topped with Parmesan.
Notes
- For a lighter soup, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Swap spinach with kale, simmering longer if using kale.
- For extra spice, add more crushed red pepper or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
