Description
A comforting bowl of Sausage Tortellini Soup combining Italian sausage, tender tortellini, and fresh vegetables in a rich, creamy broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz Italian sausage (or turkey/chicken sausage)
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped finely)
- 2 sticks celery (chopped finely)
- 2 tbsp flour
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 28 oz diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups refrigerated cheese tortellini (generous cups)
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach (packed, optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until fully browned. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Add the chopped onion and celery to the pot; cook for 4-5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables, stir for about a minute, then slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring to prevent lumps.
- Add diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning, return the sausage to the pot, and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat, add tortellini, and simmer for about 5 minutes until cooked through.
- Stir in heavy cream and spinach, letting it wilt for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper before serving hot.
Notes
For a lighter version, reduce heavy cream or use half-and-half. Feel free to add extra vegetables or adjust seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg