Description
Creamy Sausage and Tortellini Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines savory Italian sausage, tender tortellini, and fresh spinach in a rich, creamy broth. Perfect for chilly nights or gatherings, this soup evokes cozy memories while delivering restaurant-quality flavors with simple ingredients. Each spoonful promises warmth and satisfaction, making it an unforgettable dining experience for family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb spicy Italian sausage
- 8 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, crumble and brown the sausage for about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in tortellini and cook according to package instructions (about 3-5 minutes) until tender yet firm.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream until fully incorporated.
- Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted. Serve hot with grated Parmesan on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 90mg