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Creamy Sausage & Cheese Tortellini Soup
A cozy, creamy sausage and cheese tortellini soup made with lean Italian sausage, veggies, spinach, and tender cheese tortellini. Ready in 30 minutes and perfect for family-friendly weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 lb sweet Italian chicken sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 ribs celery, sliced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 10 oz cheese tortellini
- ½ - 1 cup heavy cream, half-and-half or whole milk
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley, for serving
Instructions
Brown the sausage
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
Add the vegetables
- Stir in onion, celery, and carrots. Cook for 5–6 minutes until softened. Add garlic, garlic powder, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook 1 minute.
Build the broth
- Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Stir well, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Cook the tortellini
- Add the cheese tortellini and simmer for 4–6 minutes until tender.
Make it creamy
- Lower heat and stir in the half-and-half and grated Parmesan until smooth and creamy.
Add spinach & serve
- Stir in spinach until wilted. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs.
Notes
- Use turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter version.
- Frozen tortellini works, simply add 1–2 extra minutes.
- For meal prep, cook tortellini separately and add per serving.
- Make dairy-free by using coconut milk and dairy-free Parmesan.
- Thickens as it sits , add a splash of broth when reheating.
Serving: 6g, Calories: 509kcal, Carbohydrates: 34g, Protein: 26g, Fat: 31g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Cholesterol: 80mg, Sodium: 1070mg, Potassium: 738mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 4517IU, Vitamin C: 14mg, Calcium: 192mg, Iron: 4mg
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