Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup
This Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup is warm, comforting, and loaded with flavor. With savory Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, tender vegetables, and a silky broth, it’s the perfect cozy meal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage mild or spicy
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 carrots sliced
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can crushed tomatoes 14 oz (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 package cheese tortellini 9–12 oz
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- Salt and pepper to taste
Seasonings
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper optional for heat
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried thyme
Optional Add-Ins
- Fresh Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley
- A squeeze of lemon
- Mushrooms
- Sun-dried tomatoes
Instructions
Brown the Sausage
- Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add Italian sausage and cook until golden, breaking it into small pieces as it browns.
Sauté Vegetables
- Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened and fragrant.
Build the Broth
- Pour in the chicken broth and crushed tomatoes (if using). Stir in Italian seasoning, basil, thyme, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Add Tortellini
- Add the cheese tortellini directly to the broth. Cook until tender, 5–7 minutes.
Make It Creamy
- Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream.
Add Greens
- Stir in spinach or kale until wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Serve
- Ladle into bowls and top with parmesan or parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use spicy sausage if you want extra heat.
- Don’t overcook tortellini—it should stay soft but not mushy.
- Add lemon juice for brightness.
- For thicker soup, simmer uncovered a few extra minutes.
- Freeze without tortellini to prevent mushiness.
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 870mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g
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