Creamy Tortellini Soup
A warm, comforting soup filled with cheese tortellini, savory sausage, and fresh spinach in a creamy broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian (if sausage is omitted)
Ingredients
- Cheese Tortellini
- Sausage
- Spinach
- Cream
- Broth
Instructions
- Sauté the sausage in a large pot over medium heat with a splash of olive oil, cooking for about 5–7 minutes until browned.
- Add aromatics like a diced onion and minced garlic; sauté for 3–4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Introduce about 4 cups of broth and bring to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add cheese tortellini to the pot and cook according to package directions (3-5 minutes).
- Make it creamy by stirring in the heavy cream and allowing it to bubble gently.
- Add spinach and let it wilt for a couple of minutes.
- Season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, and possibly a sprinkle of nutmeg.
- Serve the soup in bowls and garnish with shaved Parmesan and olive oil if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half or coconut milk for the cream. This soup can also be frozen before adding cream and spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: creamy soup, tortellini, comfort food, Italian recipes, easy soup