Description
Sausage Tortellini Soup is a delightful and hearty dish that brings together the rich flavors of Italian sausage, tender tortellini, and a medley of fresh vegetables. This one-pot wonder is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or when you’re craving a satisfying and nourishing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium sweet potato, cubed
- 1 can (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes
- 4 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup tortellini
- 2 cup fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Brown the sausage: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Remove the sausage from its casings and crumble it into the pot. Cook the sausage until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease and set the sausage aside.
- Sauté the aromatics: In the same pot, add the diced onion and celery. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Build the broth: To the pot, add the cubed sweet potato, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning. Return the cooked sausage to the pot.
- Simmer the soup: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
- Cook the tortellini: Add the tortellini to the pot and cook according to the package instructions, typically 3-5 minutes for fresh tortellini or 5-7 minutes for frozen.
- Finish the soup: Stir in the fresh spinach until wilted. Then, add the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Gently stir to combine, being careful not to boil the soup after adding the dairy products.
- Serve and enjoy: Ladle the Sausage Tortellini Soup into bowls and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil or parsley, if desired.
Notes
Sausage Tortellini Soup is a well-balanced meal that provides a satisfying combination of protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats. A single serving contains approximately 450 calories, with 25 grams of protein, 40 grams of carbohydrates, and 22 grams of fat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 70