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Creamy Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup with Spinach

A close-up of a hearty bowl of creamy tortellini soup featuring cheese tortellini, crumbled sausage, and wilted spinach.
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Make this easy, one-pot tortellini soup featuring Italian sausage, spinach, and a rich, creamy broth. It is a comforting meal ready fast for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (20 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain excess grease.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, diced tomatoes (with juice), and tomato sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Add the refrigerated tortellini to the simmering soup. Cook according to package directions, usually 5 to 8 minutes, until the tortellini float and are cooked through.
  6. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until fully combined and the soup is heated through. Do not boil after adding cream.
  7. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts into the soup, about 2 minutes.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese on top.

Notes

  • For a quicker version, use pre-cooked chicken sausage.
  • If you prefer a less rich soup, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
  • This soup freezes well if you omit the cream until reheating.

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