Creamy Tortellini Soup with Sausage and Spinach

A bowl of hearty tortellini soup with spinach.

Creamy Tortellini Soup with Sausage and Spinach

You won't believe how easy this delicious Creamy Tortellini Soup with Sausage and Spinach recipe is to make! The soup is in a creamy tomato broth, with sausage and spinach. It's so hearty and comforting, too!

Course Main Course, Soup

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword Easy One Pot Tuscan Sausage and Cheese Tortellini Soup, Tortellini Soup

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 544kcal

Author Debby - www.AFeastfortheEyes.net

Equipment

1 heavy-bottomed pot

Ingredients

1 pound ground mild Italian sausage can use turkey sausage, too
¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
½ medium yellow onion diced (approximately ½ cup)
1 can diced tomatoes 28 ounces (see notes)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups chicken broth recommended: Low-Sodium broth
2 teaspoons garlic minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 package fresh cheese tortellini, refrigerated 20 ounces
1 cup heavy cream
2-4 cups fresh spinach (see notes)
Parmesan cheese shaved, for garnish

Instructions

In a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, add the Italian sausage and red pepper flakes (if using).
Cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up the meat as you go, for about 8-10 minutes, or until the meat is no longer pink. Drain excess grease if necessary.
Add diced onions to the pot. Cook until translucent (about 3-5 minutes).
Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Add tortellini, heavy cream, and spinach. Stir to combine.
Allow the soup to simmer until the tortellini is tender and the spinach is wilted (about 8-10 minutes).
Garnish with Parmesan cheese for extra delicious flavor.

Notes

Recipe source: Slightly adapted from I am Homesteader

NOTES: The author's original recipe called for a 28 ounce can of diced tomatoes. I used a 14 oz. can, and found that to be perfect.

I used 4 cups of low-sodium chicken broth, instead of 3.

Fresh spinach wilts very well, and we love it. I doubled the amount of fresh spinach and that worked out well.

Additional vegetables, such as diced celery and/or carrots would be good, too.

Nutrition