Description
Hearty sausage tortellini soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending Italian-inspired flavors with rustic warmth. Rich broth, tender tortellini, and savory sausage create a satisfying meal that welcomes you home after a long day.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Liquids and Dry Ingredients:
- 4 cups (32 fluid ounces) chicken broth
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 package (9 ounces) cheese tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sear ground sausage in a spacious pot over medium-high heat at 375°F, methodically crumbling meat until achieving a rich golden-brown coloration.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing approximately 3-4 minutes until aromatics become translucent and fragrant.
- Cascade chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, and Italian seasoning into the pot, elevating temperature until mixture reaches a gentle, rolling simmer.
- Introduce tortellini directly into the bubbling liquid, allowing pasta to cook for 7-9 minutes or until achieving perfect al dente texture.
- Drizzle heavy cream into the soup, creating a luxurious silky consistency, then immediately fold fresh spinach leaves throughout, permitting greens to delicately wilt and integrate.
- Calibrate flavor profile by seasoning with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, adjusting quantities to personal preference.
- Finish by scattering freshly chopped parsley across surface, presenting soup at a warm, inviting temperature ideal for immediate consumption.
Notes
- Use high-quality Italian sausage for deeper, richer flavor that elevates the entire soup’s taste profile.
- Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk for a lighter version that still maintains creamy texture.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace traditional tortellini with gluten-free cheese or spinach tortellini options.
- Chop spinach into smaller pieces to distribute more evenly and ensure quick, uniform wilting throughout the soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg