Description
A hearty and comforting Italian-inspired soup featuring cheese tortellini, savory Italian sausage, fresh spinach, and aromatic vegetables simmered in a flavorful broth. This tortellini soup with Italian sausage is perfect for a cozy dinner and ready in about 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 9 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes with their juices. Stir in Italian seasoning. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Add cheese tortellini to the pot and cook according to package instructions, usually 5-7 minutes, until tender.
- Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Ladle soup into bowls and serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For extra depth, brown the sausage until deep golden for caramelization.
- Do not overcook the tortellini; add it just before serving.
- You can swap heavy cream for half-and-half or skip it for a lighter soup.
- Use fresh cheese tortellini for the best texture and flavor.
- Add spinach right before serving to keep it vibrantly green and tender.
- Add a Parmesan rind to the broth for an extra layer of umami.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 0mg