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Spinach Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage

A creamy, comforting one-pot soup loaded with Italian sausage, tender tortellini, and fresh spinach that warms the soul in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 595
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Italian sausage sweet or hot, casing removed
  • 1 small onion finely diced for even cooking
  • 3 cloves garlic minced or pressed for flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, adds heat
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning blend of herbs
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • ½ cup white cooking wine optional, for deglazing
  • 2 14-ounce cans diced tomatoes (with juices for rich broth)
  • 4 cups vegetable stock can substitute chicken broth or water
  • 10 ounces cheese or spinach tortellini fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup heavy cream for creaminess
  • 3 cups fresh spinach washed and roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh basil thinly sliced for garnish
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese for finishing

Method
 

  1. Remove the casing from the Italian sausage if needed and crumble into a large stock pot over medium-high heat. prep
  2. Stir occasionally until browned, then remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside. prep
  3. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the pot. prep
  4. Cook until the onions are translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes. prep
  5. Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. mix
  6. Add the diced tomatoes, vegetable stock, and cooked sausage back to the pot. mix
  7. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. mix
  8. Stir in the tortellini and cook 3–5 minutes until tender (longer if using frozen or dried tortellini). cook
  9. Remove the pot from heat and stir in heavy cream, fresh spinach, basil, and Parmesan cheese. finish
  10. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired, alongside warm bread or focaccia. finish

Nutrition

Serving: 350ServingCalories: 595kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 22gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 132mgSodium: 1978mgPotassium: 367mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2620IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 237mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This creamy tortellini soup is the ultimate cozy dinner for chilly nights. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s easy, comforting, and perfect for the whole family.

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