Description
A cozy, hearty soup featuring Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, and fresh spinach, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot) (Choose based on preference for spice)
- 8 oz Cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated) (Refrigerated cooks quickly)
- 1 medium Onion, diced (For flavor base)
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced (Enhances flavor)
- 14.5 oz Crushed tomatoes (Can substitute with diced tomatoes or marinara)
- 4 cups Chicken broth (Low sodium recommended)
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- to taste Salt and pepper (Adjust based on sausage and broth salt content)
- 2 cups Spinach or kale, chopped (optional) (Adds nutrition and color)
- to taste Parmesan cheese, for serving (Freshly grated preferred)
- 1 cup Heavy cream or half and half (optional for creaminess) (Add at the end for creamy variation)
Instructions
Preparation
- Brown the sausage in a large pot over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Once browned, spoon off excess grease if necessary.
- Add the diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Cooking
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth.
- Add Italian seasoning, and taste the broth to adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add the cheese tortellini and cook just until tender, usually 3 to 5 minutes for refrigerated tortellini.
- Stir in spinach or kale if using, then turn off the heat.
- Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
This soup is a full meal packed with protein, pasta, and vegetables all in one pot. Adjust spices and ingredients to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Soup
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 20
