Description
This Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup is a hearty, flavorful, and comforting dish made with Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, and fresh spinach in a rich and creamy broth. It’s perfect for a cozy family dinner and comes together quickly in one pot.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (12-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper, and cook for another minute.
- Sprinkle in the flour and stir to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
- Gradually pour in the chicken broth while stirring. Bring to a boil.
- Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to package directions, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until heated through and slightly thickened.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute Italian sausage with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- For extra heat, increase the amount of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stove; add a splash of broth or cream if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
