Description
Hearty sausage tortellini soup delivers comfort and warmth in one delightful bowl. Rich Italian flavors mingle with tender pasta, herbs, and savory sausage, promising a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 10 ounces (283 grams) cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Broth and Liquid Ingredients:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 can (14 ounces/397 grams) diced tomatoes
Herbs, Seasonings, and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-high temperature, crumble sausage and cook until golden brown and fully rendered, approximately 6-7 minutes.
- Remove excess grease, then introduce diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and fragrant, around 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, dried basil, and oregano, stirring to combine and creating a robust base. Bring liquid to a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, gently add tortellini and allow to simmer until pasta becomes tender and plump, roughly 8-10 minutes.
- Incorporate fresh spinach leaves and rich heavy cream, stirring until greens wilt and integrate smoothly into the soup’s texture.
- Season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Ladle hot soup into serving bowls, generously sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top for a luxurious finishing touch.
Notes
- Swap ground sausage with turkey or plant-based alternatives for a lighter, healthier version of the soup.
- Experiment with different tortellini fillings like cheese, mushroom, or spinach to customize flavor profiles.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free tortellini and ensure chicken broth is certified gluten-free.
- Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary can elevate the soup’s depth and complexity, adding more aromatic notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg