Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup
A creamy and flavorful soup combining Italian sausage, soft tortellini, and fresh vegetables for a heartwarming dish perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 package (9-12 ounces) refrigerated tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- to taste salt and pepper
- for garnish fresh basil
- for serving grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Cooking the Soup
- In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until it’s browned and crumbled, about 6-8 minutes. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the diced tomatoes (with their juices). Bring to a boil.
- Stir in the tortellini and cook according to the package instructions, typically around 3-5 minutes.
- Once the tortellini is cooked, add the fresh spinach and heavy cream, stirring until the spinach is wilted and the soup is heated through.
- Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh basil and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, and enjoy!
Notes
For thicker soup, consider adding more cream or a cornstarch slurry. You can also include various vegetables like carrots or zucchini for added nutrition. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.