Description
Hearty Italian sausage tortellini soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending robust flavors from simmering ingredients. Creamy cheese-filled tortellini and spicy sausage create a satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound ground mild Italian sausage
- 20 ounces fresh cheese tortellini
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1/2 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 1 can (28 ounces / 794 grams) diced tomatoes
- 3 cups (710 milliliters) chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Shaved Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Brown Italian sausage in a large pot over medium heat until fully cooked, carefully draining any excess fat.
- Sauté diced onions in the same pot until they become soft and translucent, releasing their aromatic flavors.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine all ingredients.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing the flavors to meld together for about 10 minutes.
- Add tortellini and heavy cream, continuing to simmer until the pasta becomes tender and fully cooked, approximately 7-9 minutes.
- Gently fold in fresh spinach, letting it wilt and integrate seamlessly into the soup’s rich texture.
- Remove from heat and ladle the soup into serving bowls, topping with freshly shaved Parmesan cheese for an extra layer of flavor.
- For storage, refrigerate the soup in an airtight container for up to four days. When reheating, warm gently on the stovetop or in the microwave. For extended preservation, freeze for up to three months, thawing overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
- Choose lean or turkey sausage for a healthier alternative to traditional Italian sausage, reducing overall fat content while maintaining robust flavor.
- Vegetarian option works perfectly by substituting sausage with plant-based crumbles or extra firm tofu seasoned with Italian herbs and spices.
- Fresh tortellini delivers superior texture compared to dried versions, ensuring a more luxurious and authentic soup experience.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium chicken broth and monitoring added salt during cooking process.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg