Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup: A Comforting Delight!
Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup is a comforting and hearty dish that combines savory sausage, tender tortellini, and a rich, creamy broth, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups spinach, fresh
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the tortellini and cook according to package instructions until tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and fresh spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use turkey sausage and half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg