Description
This hearty and comforting Sausage Tortellini Soup is a perfect meal for chilly evenings. Loaded with Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, spinach, and a creamy broth, it’s a satisfying one-pot dish that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (9 oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned. Add onion, garlic, herbs, spices, and tomato paste.
- Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Simmer, then add tortellini and cook. Stir in spinach and cream.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- You can substitute kale for spinach or use turkey sausage for a leaner option.
- The soup reheats well, but add a splash of broth when reheating if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
