Description
This Sausage Tortellini Soup is a hearty and flavorful Italian-inspired dish that’s perfect for a comforting meal. Combining savory Italian sausage, tender cheese tortellini, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful broth infused with Italian seasoning, this soup is both easy to make and wonderfully satisfying. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Dairy
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or hot, depending on your preference)
- 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
Vegetables and Herbs
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Pantry Items
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Brown the sausage: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until it is browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon to create small pieces as it cooks.
- Sauté the vegetables: Add the diced onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and chopped celery to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften and become fragrant.
- Add liquids and seasoning: Pour in the diced tomatoes along with their juice and the chicken broth. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Simmer the soup: Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce the heat to low. Let the soup simmer for about 10 minutes to meld the flavors together.
- Cook the tortellini: Add the refrigerated cheese tortellini to the pot and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the tortellini float to the surface and are tender.
- Add fresh spinach: Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the spinach wilts and softens.
- Adjust seasonings: Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper as needed. If desired, add cream at this point and stir to incorporate.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot for a delicious, comforting meal.
Notes
- You can choose mild or hot Italian sausage depending on your spice preference.
- For a creamier soup, add ½ cup of heavy cream when stirring in the spinach.
- Vegetables can be varied based on availability; zucchini or bell peppers would also work well.
- The soup can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat gently before serving.
- Use gluten-free tortellini to make this dish gluten free.
