Description
This hearty Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup combines flavorful Italian sausage, cheesy tortellini, and a creamy tomato broth for the ultimate cozy comfort food. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Italian sausage
- ½ medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 sticks celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juices
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 generous cups refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 cup heavy (whipping) cream
- 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Crumble the sausage into a large soup pot or Dutch oven and sauté over medium-high heat for 7–10 minutes until browned. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate, leaving about 1 tablespoon of fat in the pot.
- Add the chopped onion and celery to the pot and cook for about 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the flour and garlic, cooking for about a minute while stirring constantly.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth, stirring until the flour dissolves completely.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes (with juices), Italian seasoning, and browned sausage. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Add the cheese tortellini, reduce heat to a gentle simmer, and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
- Mix in the baby spinach and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Use hot Italian sausage or crushed red pepper flakes for a spicier version.
- Do not substitute heavy cream with low-fat dairy to avoid curdling.
- For freezing, omit tortellini, spinach, and cream; add them when reheating.
- Use kale as a spinach substitute, allowing more time to cook.
- To avoid mushy tortellini in leftovers, add it fresh when reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
