Description
This hearty Sausage Tortellini Soup combines flavorful Italian sausage, tender cheese tortellini, fresh vegetables, and spinach in a savory broth seasoned with Italian herbs. Perfect for a comforting weeknight meal, this soup is quick to prepare and packs a delicious punch with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or hot, depending on your preference)
- 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Liquids and Canned Goods
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
- 4 cups chicken broth
Seasonings and Oils
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks to ensure even cooking and a crumbly texture.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the diced onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and chopped celery to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the vegetables start to soften and become fragrant.
- Add Tomatoes and Broth: Pour in the diced tomatoes along with their juice and the chicken broth. Stir in the Italian seasoning, then season with salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
- Simmer Soup: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and allow the soup to simmer gently for about 10 minutes. This helps the flavors meld together wonderfully.
- Cook Tortellini: Add the cheese tortellini to the pot and continue cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the tortellini float to the surface and are tender but still maintain their shape.
- Add Spinach: Stir in the fresh spinach leaves and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the spinach wilts and integrates into the soup.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. If you wish to add cream for richness, stir it in at this point.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and enjoy your delicious, comforting meal immediately.
Notes
- You can use either mild or hot Italian sausage depending on your spice preference.
- Refrigerated cheese tortellini cooks quickly, so avoid overcooking to prevent sogginess.
- For a richer soup, consider stirring in 1/4 cup of heavy cream at the end.
- Leftover soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Feel free to substitute spinach with kale or Swiss chard as per your preference.
