Description
This hearty and satisfying Sausage Tortellini Soup with Spinach is a comforting one-pot meal perfect for a cozy night in. Creamy cheese tortellini, savory Italian sausage, and nutritious spinach come together in a flavorful broth that is sure to warm you up.
Ingredients
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For the soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with juices
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, heat olive oil.
- Cook sausage: Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add onion and garlic: Add chopped onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant.
- Add broth and tomatoes: Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes with juices. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
- Stir in cream and tortellini: Add heavy cream and tortellini, simmer until pasta is tender.
- Add spinach and season: Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- You can substitute ground turkey sausage or plant-based sausage if preferred.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
