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Linda S. Smith

Creamy Sausage and Tortellini Soup

This Creamy Sausage and Tortellini Soup is a quick and comforting dish perfect for weeknights, featuring tender tortellini, savory sausage, and vibrant spinach in a rich broth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or substitute with avocado oil for neutral flavor
  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed use hot or mild to taste; turkey sausage can lighten the dish
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
Soup Ingredients
  • 4 cups chicken broth vegetable broth works for a milder base
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 bag (9 oz) cheese tortellini fresh or refrigerated is best; frozen adds cooking time
  • 2 cups fresh spinach baby spinach wilts fastest
  • 1 cup heavy cream half-and-half can be used for a lighter finish
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Parmesan cheese, for serving

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Warm a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil.
  2. Add the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat, leaving a little for flavor.
  3. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and add the undrained diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  6. Add the tortellini and cook according to the package instructions, usually 3-5 minutes for fresh tortellini, stirring occasionally.
  7. Once the tortellini are tender, stir in the fresh spinach and the heavy cream. Cook just until the spinach wilts and the soup is heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
  8. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and top with grated Parmesan before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

For a thinner soup, reduce the cream or add an extra cup of broth. For gluten-free, use GF tortellini and check sausage ingredients.

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