Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup. Loaded with Italian sausage, tender cheese tortellini, and fresh spinach in a luscious creamy broth, this soup is a satisfying meal on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 9 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: In a large pot, cook sausage in olive oil until browned.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add onion and garlic, cook until fragrant.
- Add Broth and Tomatoes: Pour in broth, tomatoes, and seasonings. Simmer.
- Cook Tortellini: Add tortellini, cook until tender.
- Finish the Soup: Stir in spinach, cream, season, and serve topped with Parmesan.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or evaporated milk instead of heavy cream.
- Kale can be substituted for spinach for a heartier texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1080 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
