Description
This rich and comforting sausage tortellini soup is made with Italian sausage, cheese-filled tortellini, vegetables, and a creamy tomato broth. A one-pot dinner that’s ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Italian Sausage Soup:
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or kale)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: In a large pot, cook sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened.
- Season and Simmer: Stir in garlic, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Cook Tortellini: Stir in tortellini and cook according to package instructions (about 5–7 minutes).
- Add Spinach and Cream: Lower heat and stir in spinach and cream. Cook for 2–3 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and black pepper. Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Swap spinach for kale or Swiss chard for variety.
- For a lighter version, use turkey sausage and half-and-half instead of cream.
- Tortellini will soften as it sits—best enjoyed fresh.
- Add extra broth if reheating, as soup thickens over time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup / Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 990mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
