Description
A comforting and hearty Sausage Tortellini Soup, perfect for chilly evenings, blending rich Italian flavors with fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 package fresh tortellini
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the sausage in a large pot over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-5 minutes, then add minced garlic and sauté for 1 more minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes, stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions, usually about 2-3 minutes.
- Fold in fresh spinach and allow to wilt for about 2 minutes.
- Ladle soup into bowls and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For best flavor, use high-quality broth and fresh ingredients. This soup freezes beautifully but add the tortellini when reheating to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg