Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup (Printable Version)
Hearty tortellini and sausage blend with creamy broth and spinach for a comforting, flavorful dish.
# Ingredients:
→ Meat
01 -
454 grams Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
→ Vegetables
02 -
1 small onion, diced
03 -
3 cloves garlic, minced
04 -
3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
→ Canned Goods
05 -
400 grams canned diced tomatoes
→ Liquids
06 -
1.4 liters chicken broth
07 -
240 milliliters heavy cream
→ Pasta
08 -
255 grams refrigerated cheese tortellini
→ Spices and Seasonings
09 -
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
10 -
0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
11 -
Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Garnish
12 -
Grated Parmesan cheese
# Steps:
01 -
Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook, breaking it into small pieces, until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 -
Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
03 -
Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
04 -
Add cheese tortellini to the simmering soup. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes or according to package instructions until tender.
05 -
Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in heavy cream and fresh spinach. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until spinach wilts and soup is heated through.
06 -
Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese before serving hot.
# Notes:
01 -
For a dairy-free alternative, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk while maintaining creaminess.