Description
Rich and hearty sausage tortellini soup brings Italian comfort to your dinner table. Packed with savory sausage, tender tortellini, and aromatic herbs, this soup will warm you from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) Italian sausage
- 10 ounces (283 grams) cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups spinach leaves
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14 ounces/397 grams) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sear ground sausage in a spacious pot over medium-high heat until thoroughly browned and no pink remains, carefully draining any accumulated fat.
- Introduce finely chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Incorporate chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and Italian seasoning, raising temperature to generate a robust boil.
- Gently slide tortellini into the simmering liquid, cooking for approximately 6-8 minutes until pasta reaches an al dente consistency.
- Lower heat to medium-low, pour in heavy cream and fresh spinach leaves, allowing mixture to simmer until spinach becomes tender and slightly wilted.
- Taste and calibrate seasoning with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, ensuring balanced flavor profile.
- Ladle the piping hot soup into serving bowls, garnishing with optional fresh herbs or grated parmesan cheese for enhanced presentation and taste.
Notes
- Opt for lean sausage to reduce overall fat content while maintaining rich flavor.
- Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or milk for a lighter version of the soup.
- Fresh tortellini works best, but frozen can be a convenient alternative in a pinch.
- Add extra vegetables like zucchini or kale to boost nutritional value and create more texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 414 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg