Description
Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines savory sausage, tender tortellini, and fresh spinach in a rich broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, according to preference)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup baby spinach (or kale)
- 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated tortellini (cheese or meat-filled)
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the diced tomatoes (with juices). Stir well to combine.
- Add the dried Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Once boiling, add the tortellini to the pot. Cook according to package instructions, usually around 3-5 minutes, until they float to the top.
- Stir in the baby spinach and cook for an additional minute until wilted.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add more salt, pepper, or herbs to suit your preference.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can substitute the spinach with kale if preferred.
- For a spicier version, use hot Italian sausage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg