Description
A hearty and comforting Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup featuring savory Italian sausage, tender cheese tortellini, and fresh baby spinach simmered in a creamy tomato broth. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 16 ounces Italian sausage
Vegetables
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped finely
- 2 sticks celery, chopped finely
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach (optional)
Dry Goods
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Liquids
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
Pasta
- 2 generous cups refrigerated cheese tortellini
Seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: Add the Italian sausage meat to a large soup pot and sauté over medium-high heat for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned all over.
- Drain Sausage Fat: Remove the browned sausage and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Leave about 1 tablespoon of fat in the pot and drain any excess fat.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the finely chopped onion and celery into the pot and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Add Flour and Garlic: Stir in the flour and minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to form a roux.
- Add Broth: Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring continuously until the flour is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Add Tomatoes and Seasoning: Stir in the diced tomatoes with their juices and Italian seasoning. Return the cooked sausage back to the pot. Increase heat to high and bring the soup to a gentle boil.
- Cook Tortellini: Once boiling, add the refrigerated cheese tortellini and reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5 minutes until the pasta is tender.
- Add Cream: Stir in the heavy cream and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the soup to thicken and become creamy.
- Finish with Spinach and Seasoning: Add the fresh baby spinach if using, and season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Stir until spinach is wilted and ingredients are well combined.
Notes
- This soup combines the rich flavor of Italian sausage with cheesy tortellini in a creamy tomato broth.
- Prep and cooking time totals just 40 minutes, making it ideal for a quick weeknight dinner.
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Fresh baby spinach is optional but adds a nice color and nutrition boost.
- Make sure to not overcook the tortellini to keep them tender but intact.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 564 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1511 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 126 mg
