Description
Easy Sausage Spinach Tortellini Soup is a hearty, comforting dish made with savory sausage, tender tortellini, fresh spinach, and a rich broth. It’s the perfect quick meal for busy nights or a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb Italian sausage (bulk or casing removed)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a lighter option)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini (or frozen)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or milk for a lighter version)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté the vegetables: Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the broth and tomatoes: Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes with juices. Stir and bring to a simmer, cooking for 5-7 minutes to meld flavors.
- Cook the tortellini: Add the tortellini and cook according to package instructions, about 3-5 minutes, until tender and floating to the top.
- Add the spinach and cream: Stir in the chopped spinach and heavy cream. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts and soup is heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Vegan option: Use plant-based sausage and omit cream for a vegan-friendly version.
- Gluten-free: Use gluten-free tortellini or substitute with rice noodles or zucchini noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
