Sausage Tortellini Soup with Spinach
A cozy and flavorful soup featuring savory sausage, tender tortellini, and fresh spinach, perfect for autumn evenings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, your choice)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Toss in the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent (around 3-4 minutes).
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Add the refrigerated tortellini and diced tomatoes into the pot. Allow everything to come back to a simmer, cooking for about 5-7 minutes or until the tortellini is tender.
- Slowly fold in the fresh spinach until it wilts down into the soup (should only take a minute).
- Taste your soup and add salt and pepper according to your preferences.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
This soup pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a side salad. Consider topping with grated Parmesan for added flavor. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.