Description
This Hearty Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup is the kind of cozy comfort food that makes dinner feel instantly special. Rich Italian sausage, tender cheese tortellini, spinach, tomatoes, and a creamy savory broth come together in one pot for an easy dinner that tastes like it simmered all day. It is perfect for a quick breakfast-for-dinner twist, easy dinner nights, cozy family meals, comforting soup recipes, hearty food ideas, and simple homemade dinner ideas when you want something warm, filling, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
1 pound Italian sausage
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 ounces
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 package cheese tortellini, 20 ounces
1 cup heavy cream
3 cups fresh spinach
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, then add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks.
2. Add the diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened, then stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3. Stir in the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes.
4. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and cook for 8 to 10 minutes so the flavors blend together.
5. Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to the package directions, usually about 4 to 6 minutes.
6. Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream.
7. Add the fresh spinach and stir until wilted.
8. Season with salt and black pepper, then taste and adjust if needed.
9. Ladle into bowls and top with grated Parmesan before serving.
Notes
Do not boil the soup after adding the cream, or the broth can separate and the tortellini may turn too soft.