Description
A creamy, comforting, and ultra-satisfying bowl of Hearty Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup that’s perfect for quick dinners or cozy nights in. With cheesy tortellini, savory sausage, spinach, and a touch of cream in a tomato broth, it’s an easy dinner idea you’ll come back to again and again. This easy recipe is a delicious way to bring big flavor with minimal effort—ideal for weeknight meals, comfort food cravings, or quick food ideas.
Ingredients
1 lb Italian sausage
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
12 oz cheese tortellini
2 cups fresh spinach
2 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Brown the sausage in a large pot over medium-high heat until fully cooked and browned.
2. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, then stir in garlic and cook briefly.
3. Mix in crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, then simmer.
4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer.
5. Add tortellini and cook until tender according to package instructions.
6. Stir in heavy cream and spinach, letting spinach wilt gently without boiling.
7. Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve hot topped with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Add tortellini just before serving to prevent it from becoming too soft.
Use high-quality Italian sausage for deeper flavor.
Keep heat low after adding cream to prevent curdling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: easy dinner, creamy soup, tortellini soup, comfort food, quick meal