Description
Creamy Tortellini Soup with Sausage and Spinach is a warm, comforting, and hearty dish that combines tender cheese tortellini, savory Italian sausage, fresh spinach, and a luscious creamy broth. Perfect for cozy nights or weeknight dinners, it’s easy to make, versatile, and sure to become a family favorite. The combination of textures and flavors—from the soft tortellini to the crisp-tender vegetables and rich sausage—makes it irresistible. Every spoonful offers a balance of creaminess, savory depth, and freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a large pot, then remove and set aside.
- Sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery in the same pot until softened.
- Add broth and Italian seasoning, bring to a gentle boil.
- Add tortellini and cook until tender.
- Stir in cream and return sausage to the pot, warming gently.
- Add spinach and cook until just wilted.
- Serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan and optional fresh herbs.
Notes
- Taste and adjust seasoning at the end.
- Avoid overcooking tortellini to maintain texture.
- For a dairy-free option, use coconut cream or cashew cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg