A comforting and delicious Sausage Tortellini Soup that wraps you in warmth, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Sausage Tortellini Soup: A Cozy Comfort in Minutes!
Description
A comforting and delicious Sausage Tortellini Soup that wraps you in warmth, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1lb Italian sausage (bulk or casing removed)
- 1medium onion, chopped
- 3cloves garlic, minced
- 5 cupschicken broth
- 2 cupsheavy cream (or milk for a lighter version)
- 2 cupsfresh spinach, chopped
- 1package cheese tortellini (about9 oz)
- 1 teaspoonItalian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
- 1 cupdiced carrots (optional)
- 1 cupdiced celery (optional)
- Parmesan cheese for garnishing (optional)
- Red pepper flakes for a spicy kick (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add olive oil. Cook the Italian sausage for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Transfer the cooked sausage to a plate, leaving the fat in the pot. Sauté the chopped onion for 3-4 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth, add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Return the sausage to the pot and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions, about 5-7 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream (or milk), and add chopped spinach. Warm through for 2-3 minutes without boiling.
Notes
Prep ahead by chopping vegetables the night before.
For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine after sautéing the onions and garlic.
This soup stores well in the fridge for up to three days.
Garnish with fresh herbs or a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 20g
