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Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup

A delightful, hearty Italian soup made with savory sausage, creamy broth, and tender tortellini, perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Italian sausage Can use spicy Italian sausage for more flavor.
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth Can substitute vegetable broth for vegetarian option.
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with half-and-half for a lighter version.
  • 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated tortellini Frozen tortellini can also be used.
  • 2 cups spinach Omit spinach if freezing the soup.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Adjust seasoning to preference.
  • as needed Parmesan cheese for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess grease.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot; sauté until the onion is translucent.
Cooking
  1. Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes; bring to a boil.
  2. Stir in the heavy cream and tortellini; reduce heat and simmer for about 5-7 minutes until the tortellini is cooked.
  3. Add in the spinach; cook until wilted.
  4. Season with salt and pepper.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Pair with crusty bread or a side salad. For extra flavor, add freshly chopped herbs like basil or parsley when serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container; refrigerate for up to three days or freeze without spinach.