Sausage Tortellini Soup

Name: Sausage Tortellini Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs Italian sausage (mild or hot), casings removed; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 28 oz can crushed tomatoes; 4 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 10 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini; 4 cups fresh baby spinach; 2 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tsp olive oil

A rich, tomato-cream broth loaded with Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, and fresh spinach - a satisfying weeknight soup that comes together in under an hour.

40 minEasyServes 6440 cal/serving

Italian-AmericanSoupStovetopStandardHigh FiberHigh ProteinAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs Italian sausage (mild or hot), casings removed
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
10 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
4 cups fresh baby spinach
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tsp olive oil

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tsp olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 lbs casings removed Italian sausage (mild or hot) and cook, breaking it into crumbles, until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes. Drain most of the fat, leaving about 1 teaspoon in the pot.
2

Add 1 medium diced yellow onion to the pot and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook 1 more minute until fragrant.
3

Stir in 2 tsp Italian seasoning and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, then add 28 oz can crushed tomatoes and 4 cups chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
4

Add 10 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini and cook according to package directions, usually 3-5 minutes, until tender.
5

Reduce heat to low and stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 4 cups fresh baby spinach. Cook just until the spinach wilts, about 1-2 minutes. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
6

Ladle into bowls and top each serving with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.

Questions

Can I make Sausage Tortellini Soup dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (1/2 cup heavy cream, 10 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free soup collection instead.

How long does Sausage Tortellini Soup keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. If you plan to freeze it, stir the dairy in when reheating rather than before freezing, so it does not split.

Can I halve or double Sausage Tortellini Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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