Description
This delicious and filling Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup is perfect for any time of the year, combining rich flavors with nutritious ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sausage (Italian or preferred type)
- 1 package (about 9 ounces) cheese tortellini
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup spinach (fresh or frozen)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Cook the sausage: In a large pot over medium heat, cook the sausage until it’s browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Add onion and garlic: Once browned, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Stir in the tortellini and cook according to the package instructions until tender, around 3-5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream and spinach. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Allow the soup to heat through for a few more minutes, ensuring it does not boil.
- Serve hot, ladling the soup into bowls and garnishing with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, reduce the amount of heavy cream or use half-and-half. Add vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg