Description
Creamy sausage tortellini soup is a warm and comforting dish that combines tender tortellini with savory Italian sausage in a rich, velvety broth. Perfect for chilly evenings, this hearty soup is quick to prepare and transforms everyday ingredients into an unforgettable meal. Whether hosting friends or enjoying a cozy night in, every spoonful promises warmth and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 9 oz fresh cheese tortellini
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent, around 5 minutes.
- Crumble in the Italian sausage; cook until browned.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping any flavorful bits from the pot. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in tortellini and cook according to package instructions (about 3-5 minutes).
- Lower heat and add heavy cream; simmer gently for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in fresh spinach just before serving until wilted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg