Creamy Tortellini Soup: A Hug in a Bowl
Enjoy the comfort of this rich and creamy tortellini soup made with sausage, spinach, and heavy cream, perfect for chilly nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 ounces cheese tortellini
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until they soften and become fragrant, about 3–4 minutes.
- Brown the sausage: Add Italian sausage to the pot and break it into bite-sized pieces. Cook for 5–7 minutes until browned.
- Add the broth: Pour in vegetable or chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil, scraping the bottom of the pot for flavor.
- Incorporate the tortellini: Add cheese tortellini and reduce heat to simmer. Cook according to package instructions, about 3–5 minutes.
- In with the spinach: Stir in fresh spinach and let it wilt for a couple of minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream: Stir until combined and let simmer for a few more minutes.
- Taste and season: Adjust with salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute the sausage with sautéed mushrooms or lentils. This soup can also be frozen, but add the cream when reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: soup, tortellini, creamy soup, comfort food, Italian soup
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