Sausage Tortellini Soup with Spinach
A hearty and comforting soup featuring flavorful sausage, tender tortellini, and fresh spinach, all simmered in a rich broth. Perfect for a satisfying meal.
Equipment
- large pot
- Dutch oven
- spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage casings removed
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes undrained
- 20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Seasoning
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned; drain any excess grease and remove the sausage from the pot, setting it aside.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and undrained diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the cooked sausage back to the pot. Stir in the refrigerated cheese tortellini and cook according to package directions, typically 3-5 minutes, until al dente.
- Stir in the fresh spinach a handful at a time, allowing it to wilt before adding more. Once all the spinach has wilted, stir in the heavy cream.
- Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For a spicier kick, use hot Italian sausage. You can also add other vegetables like carrots or celery along with the onion for more flavor and nutrients.