Sausage Tortellini Soup
This Sausage Tortellini Soup is the ultimate comfort food in a bowl! Packed with cheesy tortellini, savory sausage, fresh spinach, and a creamy tomato broth, this hearty soup is bursting with flavor. Perfect for cozy dinners or easy entertaining, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ small yellow onion diced (about ½ cup)
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 pound mild Italian sausage
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons Italian dried herbs or seasoning
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch pepper to taste
- 5 cups chicken stock
- 28 ounces passata
- 1 1/4 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 20 ounces fresh tortellini of your choice
- ½ cup parmesan cheese shredded
- 4 cups baby spinach leaves washed and dried
- ¼ cup fresh basil roughly torn or chopped
Instructions
- Start with Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the Sausage: Add the Italian sausage, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula. Cook, stirring frequently, for 8-10 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
- Build the Flavor Base: Stir in the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to coat the sausage and combine the ingredients. Let cook for 5 minutes to allow the tomatoes to release their juices and blend with the other flavors.
- Add Liquid Ingredients: Pour in the chicken stock and tomato passata, stirring well. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer for Richness: Partially cover the pot with a lid. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Cook the Tortellini: Stir in the cream and tortellini. Cook over medium-low heat for 6-7 minutes, or until the tortellini is tender.
- Finish with Fresh Ingredients: Add the Parmesan cheese, spinach, and fresh basil. Stir until the spinach wilts and the Parmesan melts into the sauce.
- Serve warm in bowls, garnished with extra Parmesan or basil, if desired. Pair with crusty bread or a fresh salad for the perfect meal.
Notes
Store leftover Sausage Tortellini Soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat, stirring occasionally, and add a splash of broth or cream if the soup thickens too much. Avoid overcooking the tortellini to keep it tender.
Nutrition
Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 509mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g