Description
Warm, rich, and absolutely comforting, this Creamy Tortellini Soup is your go-to for easy dinners and cozy nights in. With savory Italian sausage, tender cheese tortellini, and a velvety tomato-cream broth, it’s the kind of dish that makes you want to go back for seconds. Whether you’re hunting for easy dinner recipes, a quick one-pot meal, or something soul-warming for colder days, this hearty soup hits all the marks. It’s creamy, filling, and packed with flavor—perfect for family meals, comfort food cravings, or meal prep lunches. Add it to your collection of satisfying food ideas today.
Ingredients
1 pound ground Italian sausage
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
10 ounces cheese tortellini (refrigerated or fresh)
3 cups fresh spinach
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large pot, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat. Break it apart as it cooks.
2. Add diced onion and garlic; sauté until softened and fragrant.
3. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
4. Pour in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Stir and bring to a simmer.
5. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Add tortellini and cook for 5-7 minutes or until tender.
7. Stir in heavy cream and spinach. Let spinach wilt for 1-2 minutes.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Add mushrooms or zucchini for extra veggie goodness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1120mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg