Sausage Tortellini Soup
Hearty sausage tortellini soup made with Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, and spinach in a rich tomato broth. A cozy one-pot meal perfect for weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
4 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups chicken broth
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
4 cups fresh spinach (packed)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
Cook Sausage: Add Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned. Drain excess grease.
Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Simmer Base: Add chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20–30 minutes.
Add Tortellini: Add cheese tortellini and simmer for 4–6 minutes or until tender.
Add Spinach: Remove from heat, stir in spinach, cover the pot, and let it wilt for 1–2 minutes.
Season & Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
For a creamier version, stir in ½ cup of heavy cream before adding spinach.
You can substitute kale for spinach if desired.
Use spicy sausage for a bolder flavor or mild for a family-friendly version.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/sausage-tortellini-soup/
