Description
Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup is a heartwarming one-pot dish that envelops you in comfort with every spoonful. This delightful soup features savory Italian sausage, tender cheese tortellini, and fresh spinach simmered in a rich, creamy broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, it transforms any meal into a cozy culinary experience that leaves everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 8 ounces fresh cheese tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (3-4 minutes).
- Add Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth; scrape up any bits stuck to the pot. Stir in fresh spinach; let wilt (about 2 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low and mix in heavy cream and tortellini. Simmer until heated through (5-6 minutes).
- Season with salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes as desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 75mg