Description
Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup is a rich and comforting Italian-American soup featuring savory Italian sausage, tender cheese tortellini, and a luscious creamy broth. This hearty one-pot meal is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners and comes together quickly with simple ingredients, offering a delicious blend of flavors and textures that warm you from the inside out.
Ingredients
Sausage & Vegetables
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings & Broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
Final Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 package (9–12 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese, optional
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain off any excess fat if necessary to keep the soup from becoming greasy.
- Sauté Onion: Add diced onion to the pot and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened and translucent, which develops the base flavor for the soup.
- Add Garlic and Seasonings: Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant to release the aromatic flavors.
- Add Liquids and Tomatoes: Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes with their juice. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil to combine flavors thoroughly.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer gently for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the tomatoes to soften.
- Add Cream and Tortellini: Stir in the heavy cream and refrigerated cheese tortellini. Cook for 5–7 minutes until the tortellini are tender but not overcooked, imparting creaminess to the broth.
- Add Spinach: Incorporate the chopped fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 1–2 minutes, adding freshness and color to the soup.
- Adjust and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, optionally topped with grated Parmesan cheese for added richness and depth.
Notes
- Do not boil vigorously after adding cream to prevent curdling of the dairy in the soup.
- Kale can be used as a substitute for spinach for a different leafy green texture and flavor.
- This soup thickens as it sits; add extra chicken broth when reheating to achieve your desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
