Description
Savor a hearty and comforting Sausage Tortellini Soup, featuring savory Italian sausage, tender cheese tortellini, and fresh spinach in a flavorful broth enriched with herbs and a touch of cream. Perfect for a cozy meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 9 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Heat the pot: Heat a large pot over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the sausage and vegetables.
- Cook the sausage: Add the Italian sausage to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon for even cooking and texture.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the browned sausage, sautéing until softened and fragrant, building the soup’s flavor base.
- Add broth and seasonings: Stir in chicken broth, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create a rich, aromatic soup base.
- Simmer the soup: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes to meld flavors together.
- Cook the tortellini: Add cheese tortellini to the simmering soup and cook according to package instructions, usually around 3-5 minutes, until tender.
- Add spinach: Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, adding freshness and color to the soup.
- Incorporate heavy cream: Pour in the heavy cream and stir well to enrich the soup and add creaminess.
- Final simmer: Let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes to blend the cream and flavors thoroughly.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust salt or pepper as needed to suit your preference.
- Serve: Serve hot and enjoy your delicious and comforting Sausage Tortellini Soup.
Notes
- For a lower fat version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk, but the soup may be less creamy.
- You can use turkey sausage as a leaner alternative to Italian sausage.
- Fresh tortellini can be substituted for refrigerated if preferred.
- To add more veggies, consider adding diced carrots or celery along with onion and garlic.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat nicely.
