Description
Sausage Tortellini Soup is a hearty and comforting dish combining savory Italian sausage, creamy cheese tortellini, fresh vegetables, and a rich aromatic broth. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a warming dinner on a chilly evening, this versatile soup offers deep flavors and satisfying textures that make every spoonful feel like a cozy embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 9 ounces cheese tortellini
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cups baby spinach or kale
Liquids and Canned Goods
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
Seasonings and Cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until nicely browned and cooked through. This forms a deeply savory base for the soup.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add diced onion, minced garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot with the browned sausage. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables soften and become fragrant, building layers of flavor.
- Add Broth and Tomatoes: Pour in the chicken broth and the canned diced tomatoes with their juices. Stir in the Italian seasoning. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Let it cook for about 15 minutes to meld all the flavors together.
- Incorporate Tortellini and Greens: Stir in the cheese tortellini and the baby spinach or kale. Simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes until the tortellini is tender and the greens have wilted into the soup.
- Finish with Parmesan: Remove the pot from heat and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the soup. Stir gently to let the cheese melt, enhancing the richness and flavor of the dish.
Notes
- Use quality Italian sausage to significantly elevate the soup’s flavor.
- Add tortellini towards the end of cooking to avoid overcooking and mushy pasta.
- Brown sausage and sauté vegetables separately to maximize flavor development.
- For extra brightness, finish the soup with fresh herbs like basil or parsley.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste before serving for balanced seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg