Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage and Spinach
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Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage and Spinach
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This Tortellini Soup recipe with Italian sausage, spinach and cheese tortellini is a simple and hearty soup sure to become a family favorite. If you love easy soup recipes, this one-pot Tortellini soup is super tasty and ready in 30 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 12 ounces Italian sausage, uncooked
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed or diced tomatoes
- 5 ½ cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 (9-ounces) package of cheese tortellini
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1 tablespoons chopped basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste (optional)
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Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add the chopped onions, carrots and garlic and cook stirring frequently, for about 3 minutes or until the onions become translucent.
- Add the Italian sausage (casings removed) and cook stirring frequently, breaking up any big chunks into marble-sized pieces. Cook until the sausage is no longer pink.
- Add the tomatoes and the chicken or vegetable stock. Season with the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered for 20 - 25 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach and tortellini and cook for about 5 - 7 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream (if using), Parmesan cheese, fresh basil and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper, if needed. Serve topped with some extra Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- You can use pork, turkey or chicken Italian sausage.
- You can use half and half instead of heavy cream or skip that ingredient altogether.
- Nutrition facts are an estimate and will vary depending on the brand of ingredients used.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
269kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
1565mg
(65%)
Potassium
301mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
4870IU
(97%)
Vitamin C
6.6mg
(7%)
Calcium
97mg
(10%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 1565mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 301mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 4870IU | 97% |
| Vitamin C | 6.6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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