Description
A cozy, hearty soup made with Italian sausage, tender butternut squash, cheese tortellini, and fresh spinach — the perfect comfort food for chilly nights.
Ingredients
Italian Sausage:
- 1 lb mild or hot Italian sausage
Olive Oil:
- 1 tbsp
Onion Mixture:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Butternut Squash:
- 4 cups, peeled & cubed
Broth & Tomatoes:
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
Seasonings:
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Tortellini & Spinach:
- 1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Optional:
- ½ cup heavy cream
For Serving:
- Freshly grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Brown Sausage: Cook Italian sausage in olive oil until browned, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Sauté Onion Mix: Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Add Squash & Broth: Stir in butternut squash, chicken broth, tomatoes, seasonings, salt, and pepper. Simmer until squash is tender.
- Cook Tortellini: Add tortellini, cook as per package instructions.
- Add Spinach & Cream: Stir in spinach, add heavy cream for creaminess if desired.
- Adjust & Serve: Taste, adjust seasonings, serve topped with Parmesan.
Notes
- For meal prep: Cook base ahead, add tortellini fresh before serving.
- Swap spinach for kale if preferred.
- For lighter version: Use turkey sausage, omit heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
