Hearty Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup
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: 1.5 cupsCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 19gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 940mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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