One Pot Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
410 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup, Dinner
One Pot Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup
Description
Italian sausage is first browned and cooked through, creating a savory base with rendered fat. Diced onions sautéed until translucent and minced garlic contribute aroma and sweetness. The addition of canned diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth builds a flavorful and slightly thickened broth seasoned with garlic and Italian herbs. This combination creates a hearty and comforting soup base.
Fresh refrigerated cheese tortellini is added to the simmering soup, along with heavy cream and fresh spinach. The tortellini cooks tenderly, absorbing flavors from the broth while releasing its creamy cheese filling. The cream enriches the soup, balancing the acidity from tomatoes and spices. The fresh spinach wilts quickly, contributing color and freshness.
Serving the soup garnished with shaved Parmesan adds a salty umami finish and a slight textural contrast. This soup is suitable as a satisfying meal on its own, combining protein, pasta, vegetables, and dairy in one pot for convenience and bold flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage ground, mild
- ½ medium yellow onion diced (approximately ½ cup
- 1 can diced tomatoes 28 ounces
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bag cheese tortellini refrigerated, fresh, 20 ounces
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups spinach fresh
- Parmesan Cheese shaved, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, add the Italian sausage. Cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up the meat as you go, for about 8-10 minutes, or until the meat is no longer pink. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Add diced onions to the pot. Cook until they are translucent (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Add tortellini, heavy cream, and spinach. Stir to combine.
- Allow the soup to simmer until the tortellini is tender and the spinach is wilted (about 8-10 minutes).
- Serve garnished with shaved parmesan.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 410kcal | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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