Description
This hearty Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup is a comforting one-pot meal perfect for cozy fall nights. It features savory Italian sausage, tender cheese tortellini, fresh spinach, and a rich tomato broth, all coming together in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage, breaking it up, and cook until browned. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Stir in onion and garlic. Cook for 2–3 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in tortellini and cook according to package directions, usually 5–7 minutes.
- Add spinach and cream (if using). Stir until spinach wilts and soup is creamy.
- Ladle into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Use fresh tortellini for best flavor and texture.
- Don’t overcook tortellini—add it near the end.
- Brown the sausage well to add depth of flavor.
- Soup tastes even better the next day as flavors meld.
- For a dairy-free version, omit the cream or use a non-dairy substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl