Creamy Spinach Tortellini Soup
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4.8
Creamy Spinach Tortellini Soup
Description
This soup starts by cooking Italian sausage until browned, which infuses the broth with a spicy, meaty base. Diced onion and garlic add aromatic depth before water is added to make the soup base. After simmering to meld flavors, cheese tortellini is introduced and cooked just until tender, contributing soft, cheesy pockets within the broth. Heavy whipping cream enriches the soup, lending a smooth and velvety texture.
The addition of fresh spinach just before finishing adds color and a mild vegetal note, wilting quickly in the warm soup. The recipe calls for seasoning with salt to balance the savory elements. The result is a satisfying, creamy soup with tender pasta, a flavorful sausage base, and fresh leafy greens.
This soup can be served as a filling main course accompanied by crusty bread or a side salad. Its creamy texture and layered flavors make it comforting and approachable for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb cheese tortellini
- 1 lb Italian sausage hot
- 1 onion small
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups spinach
Instructions
- Gather the ingredients for the soup. Dice the onion and press the garlic.
- In a soup pot preheated over medium heat, add in the ground Italian sausage, breaking it up as you cook it. Next, add in the diced onion and pressed garlic. Cover with 3 quarts of water.
- Let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes. Then, add the tortellini and let it simmer until the pasta is cooked through (about 2-3 minutes if you're using refrigerated, raw tortellini and about 5-6 minutes if you're using frozen tortellini). Add in the whipping cream and stir to combine.
- Bring the soup to a simmer and add in the diced spinach. Season to taste with salt.
- Remove from the heat and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 485mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 571IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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