Description
Hearty sausage tortellini soup brings Italian comfort to your kitchen, blending robust flavors and creamy textures. Warm bowls of this satisfying meal promise delicious comfort with each spoonful, inviting you to savor a delightful culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb italian sausage
- 1 cup diced chicken (optional)
Vegetables:
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 2 cloves garlic
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups cheese tortellini
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, then brown the italian sausage until fully cooked and crumbled, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add diced onions, carrots, and minced garlic to the pot, sautéing until vegetables become tender and fragrant, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, water, and diced tomatoes, stirring to combine and scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- If using chicken, add diced chicken to the simmering liquid and mix well.
- Sprinkle dried basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper into the soup, stirring to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 10-12 minutes to develop rich flavors.
- Carefully add cheese tortellini to the pot, cooking for 7-9 minutes or until pasta is tender and fully cooked.
- Stir in fresh chopped spinach and allow it to wilt for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and ladle soup into serving bowls.
- Garnish each serving with a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese before serving hot.
Notes
- Swap Italian sausage with ground turkey or plant-based sausage for a leaner, vegetarian-friendly version that maintains robust flavor profiles.
- Customize heat levels by selecting spicy or mild sausage, allowing flexibility for different taste preferences and spice tolerances.
- Prep vegetables in advance to streamline cooking process and reduce overall kitchen time during meal preparation.
- Freeze leftover soup in airtight containers for up to 3 months, ensuring a quick and convenient meal option for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-36 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg