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Creamy Tortellini Sausage Soup

Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 16 ounces tomato sauce
  • 4 cups chicken broth (I use low-sodium)
  • 2 cups milk
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 12 to 14 to 14 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 2 cups (about 2 ounces) chopped fresh spinach
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot, add the sausage, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Cook over medium heat, breaking sausage into small pieces. Cook until the sausage is no longer pink and the veggies are starting to soften. Drain excess grease.
  2. Add the salt, basil, oregano, thyme, and pepper. Stir in the tomato sauce and broth.
  3. Bring the soup to a simmer and cook for 5-6 minutes. Stirring occasionally to prevent sticking; moderate heat as needed.
  4. Blend the milk and flour together until smooth. Whisk into the soup and bring to a simmer again. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until slightly thickened.
  5. Add the tortellini and spinach. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the tortellini is tender, stirring to prevent sticking. Add salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
  6. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan to sprinkle on each serving, if desired. The soup will continue to thicken as it cools.

Notes

  • Substitutions/Variations: this soup can easily be doubled...or halved. You can skip the sausage (and just cook the veggies in a bit of olive oil) or sub in ground beef for the sausage. Kale would work great in place of the spinach. Small cheese ravioli could be subbed for the tortellini - or try another kind of unfilled pasta.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 serving Calories 298kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 1440mg (60%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6-8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving
Calories 298kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 1440mg 60%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.