Description
This hearty and flavorful Sausage Tortellini Soup is a comforting meal perfect for any day of the week. Filled with Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, fresh vegetables, and a creamy broth, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or hot, casing removed)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Cook Sausage: Add Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened.
- Season: Add Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Cook for another minute.
- Add Tomato and Broth: Stir in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Cook Tortellini: Add tortellini and cook until tender, following package directions.
- Add Spinach: Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
- Finish Soup: Lower heat, stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls, garnish with basil or parsley, and serve.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- You can use frozen tortellini; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Kale can be substituted for spinach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 1240mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
