Description
Hearty sausage tortellini soup brings robust Italian flavors to comfort meals. Creamy broth, savory sausage, and tender pasta create a satisfying dish you’ll crave during chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious cooking vessel over medium-high temperature, then introduce sausage and crumble while cooking until it develops a rich, golden-brown exterior.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions and minced garlic into the pot, sautéing until their aromatic essence permeates the mixture, approximately 3 minutes.
- Cascade chicken broth and diced tomatoes into the pot, blending in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Allow the liquid to reach a gentle, bubbling simmer.
- Gently slide tortellini into the simmering broth, cooking for 5-7 minutes or until the pasta reaches a tender, al dente consistency.
- Introduce heavy cream and fresh spinach leaves, letting the greens softly wilt and integrate into the soup’s rich landscape, which takes roughly 2 minutes.
- Evaluate the soup’s flavor profile, adjusting seasonings as needed to achieve a harmonious taste balance. Ladle into warm bowls and accompany with crusty artisan bread or a crisp side salad for a complete dining experience.
Notes
- Swap spicy sausage for mild versions if you prefer less heat, ensuring everyone can enjoy the soup comfortably.
- Lighten the dish by using turkey sausage or plant-based alternatives for a lower-fat option that doesn’t compromise flavor.
- Gluten-free friends can substitute regular tortellini with gluten-free cheese or vegetable-filled varieties without changing the recipe’s core essence.
- Enhance nutrition by adding extra vegetables like zucchini or kale, boosting the soup’s vitamin content and making it more filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg