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The BEST Pasta Soup

Sally Thompson
Craving a comforting, hearty dish that’s quick to make and full of flavor? This creamy sausage tortellini soup is the ultimate easy recipe for weeknights or lazy weekends. It’s loaded with cheesy tortellini, savory Italian sausage, baby spinach, and tomatoes — all swimming in a rich, creamy broth. Perfect for when you're looking for quick dinner ideas, a cozy meal, or hearty food ideas the whole family will love. Ideal for fans of easy dinner recipes, pasta soups, and warming one-pot meals!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage mild or spicy, casings removed
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 8 ounces cheese tortellini fresh or refrigerated
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it into crumbles, until browned. Remove and set aside.
  • 2. In the same pot, sauté diced onions for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute.
  • 3. Add chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Scrape up browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  • 4. Stir in tortellini and cook for 5–7 minutes or until tender.
  • 5. Return sausage to the pot. Add spinach and stir until wilted.
  • 6. Reduce heat to low, stir in cream and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 7. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Add spinach only at the end to keep it vibrant and not overcooked.
Don't overcook tortellini; they can easily become mushy.
Add a splash of broth when reheating to thin the soup if it thickens in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5 cupsCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 980mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
Keyword creamy pasta soup, easy dinner, quick soup recipe, sausage tortellini soup, tortellini soup
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