Description
Indulge in a bowl of Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup, a delightful fusion of hearty Italian sausage and cheesy tortellini, all enveloped in a rich, creamy tomato broth. Perfect for cozy dinners or casual get-togethers, this dish is quick to prepare—ready in just 40 minutes! Packed with flavor from sautéed garlic and fresh spinach, it’s a comfort food that satisfies even the pickiest eaters. Whether served as a main course or paired with crusty bread, this one-pot wonder offers minimal cleanup and maximum enjoyment. Elevate your next meal with this easy Italian soup that warms both the heart and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces Italian sausage
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 2 sticks celery, chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh baby spinach (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, sauté the sausage over medium-high heat for 7-10 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, cook the onion and celery for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in flour and garlic; cook for one minute.
- Slowly add chicken broth while stirring to dissolve the flour.
- Add diced tomatoes and the cooked sausage back into the pot; bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in tortellini; reduce heat to simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Mix in heavy cream and spinach (if using); season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg