Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup (Print-Friendly Version)

Sausage, tortellini, and spinach in a creamy broth deliver warmth and rich Italian-inspired flavors in every bite.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 500 g Italian sausage, casings removed (mild or spicy as preferred)
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 960 ml chicken broth
05 - 400 g canned diced tomatoes, undrained
06 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
07 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
09 - 300 g cheese tortellini, fresh or refrigerated
10 - 240 ml heavy cream
11 - 60 g fresh spinach, roughly chopped (about 2 cups)
12 - Salt, to taste
13 - Ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnishes

14 - Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
15 - Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

# How to Prepare:

01 - Heat a splash of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add Italian sausage, breaking it into small pieces, and cook until thoroughly browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until onion is translucent and fragrant, for approximately 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
03 - Pour in chicken broth and add undrained diced tomatoes. Stir in dried basil, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes if desired. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
04 - Add cheese tortellini to the pot. Cook according to package instructions, usually 3 to 5 minutes, until the tortellini are tender and float to the surface. Avoid overcooking to maintain texture.
05 - Reduce the heat to low and stir in heavy cream. Add chopped spinach and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
06 - Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Serve hot.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Using quality Italian sausage will elevate the overall flavor.
02 - Allowing the soup base to gently simmer enhances the depth of taste.
03 - For a lighter version, substitute half of the cream with whole milk or use half-and-half.
04 - Additional vegetables such as carrots or bell peppers can be incorporated for nutritional variety.
05 - The soup can be prepared in advance and tastes richer the next day after flavors develop.
06 - If freezing, add tortellini freshly when reheating to preserve texture.

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