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A bowl of creamy sausage and tortellini soup garnished with fresh parsley and cracked black pepper in a rustic bowl.

Creamy Sausage and Tortellini Soup: The Ultimate Comfort Bowl

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  • Author: mira
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Description

A rich, velvety one-pot soup featuring savory Italian sausage, cheesy tortellini, and fresh spinach in a creamy garlic broth.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Italian sausage (bulk or casings removed)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 package (9-12 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage and brown until cooked through, breaking it into crumbles.
  2. Add diced onion to the pot and sauté for 3-5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  5. Add cheese tortellini and simmer for 3-5 minutes (or according to package instructions) until tender.
  6. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream.
  7. Fold in fresh baby spinach and stir until wilted.
  8. Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper before serving.