Description
Warm, comforting, and bursting with flavor, this soup is a fall classic. With savory Italian sausage, cheesy tortellini, and a silky creamy broth, it’s the kind of meal that makes the whole house smell amazing. Perfect for family dinners or a cozy weekend lunch.
Ingredients
1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, crumbled)
1 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium carrots, peeled & sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
4 cups chicken broth
1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (9 oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
3 cups fresh spinach (or kale)
1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter version)
2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Salt & pepper, to taste
Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
Brown sausage: In a large pot, heat olive oil/butter. Add sausage and cook until browned. Remove excess grease.
Sauté veggies: Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook 4–5 minutes until softened.
Build broth: Stir in Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes.
Cook pasta: Add tortellini and simmer 5–7 minutes until tender.
Finish creamy: Stir in spinach until wilted, then pour in heavy cream. Simmer 2 more minutes. Season with salt & pepper.
Serve hot with parmesan and crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 420 / Serving
- Fat: 26g / Serving
- Carbohydrates: 28g / Serving
- Protein: 21g / Serving