Description
Comforting and flavorful Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup that feels like a warm hug in a bowl, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half (optional)
- 9–12 oz fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
- 2 cups baby spinach or kale
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Heat the pan and brown the sausage: Warm a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, about 6–8 minutes.
- Sauté the aromatics: Push the sausage to the side and add the diced onion. Sauté until translucent, about 3–4 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook another minute.
- Add tomatoes and herbs: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, and basil. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the broth and simmer: Add the broth and bring to a gentle boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the tortellini and greens: Toss in the tortellini and cook according to the package directions. Stir in the baby spinach to wilt gently.
- Finish with cream and cheese: If using cream, stir it in and warm through. Season with salt and pepper and serve with Parmesan.
Notes
Use good-quality sausage and fresh tortellini for the best flavor. Store leftovers properly to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg