Description
Hearty sausage tortellini soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending Italian flavors with robust ingredients. Rich broth and tender pasta create a satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 9 oz (255 g) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 4 cups (946 ml) chicken broth
- 2 cups (60 g) fresh spinach
- 1 can (14 oz or 397 g) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious cooking vessel over medium temperature, then thoroughly crumble and brown the sausage until no pink remains, transferring the meat to a separate dish.
- Using the identical pot, gently sauté diced onions and minced garlic until aromatic and translucent, releasing their rich flavors.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot, combining with crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning, then elevate heat to generate a robust boil.
- Incorporate heavy cream and reintroduce the previously cooked sausage, reducing heat to generate a gentle simmer for approximately 5 minutes.
- Carefully drop tortellini into the simmering liquid, allowing them to cook for 3-4 minutes until they float and become tender.
- Introduce fresh spinach leaves, stirring gently until they wilt and soften, approximately 1-2 minutes, while seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the overall taste profile.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, ensuring each portion contains a harmonious blend of sausage, tortellini, and vibrant vegetables.
Notes
- Swap out regular sausage for a leaner turkey or chicken sausage to reduce overall fat content and create a lighter version of the soup.
- Include a handful of extra vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers to boost nutritional value and add more texture to the dish.
- Opt for whole wheat tortellini to increase fiber intake and create a more wholesome meal that keeps you feeling fuller longer.
- Use dairy-free cream alternatives like coconut milk or cashew cream to make the recipe suitable for lactose-intolerant or vegan diners, maintaining the creamy consistency without compromising flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg