Description
Hearty Italian sausage tortellini soup delivers comforting flavors from traditional kitchens. Rich ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a warm meal that satisfies hungry families with Mediterranean-inspired goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Pasta:
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 package (9 ounces) cheese tortellini
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14 ounces) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious Dutch oven at medium temperature, then crumble sausage and sauté until golden brown and fully cooked, draining any excess fat.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions and minced garlic, stirring continuously until vegetables become translucent and aromatic.
- Pour in chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, and dried Italian herbs, elevating heat to create a vigorous boil.
- Reduce flame to low, gently swirl in heavy cream, and allow mixture to simmer for approximately 5 minutes, developing rich flavor profiles.
- Carefully introduce cheese tortellini directly into the bubbling liquid, cooking for 7-9 minutes until pasta reaches perfect al dente texture.
- Fold fresh spinach leaves into the soup, allowing them to gently wilt and integrate seamlessly with the other ingredients.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring balanced and harmonious flavors.
- Ladle steaming soup into warmed ceramic bowls, garnishing with optional grated parmesan cheese for an extra layer of decadence.
Notes
- Choose high-quality Italian sausage with robust flavor for deeper taste profile in the soup.
- Remove sausage casings before cooking to ensure even browning and better texture integration.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk for lighter version without compromising richness.
- Use fresh tortellini from refrigerated section for more authentic texture compared to dried pasta varieties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg