Description
A cozy autumn soup filled with Italian sausage, tender tortellini, vegetables, and a rich, creamy broth perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 package (9–12 oz) cheese tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the sausage over medium heat, breaking it into pieces.
- 2. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened.
- 3. Pour in chicken broth and crushed tomatoes. Add basil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- 4. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10 minutes to blend flavors.
- 5. Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions, usually 5–7 minutes.
- 6. Stir in spinach and allow it to wilt.
- 7. Add heavy cream and Parmesan, stirring until warmed through but not boiling.
- 8. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Switch spinach for kale for a heartier, autumn feel.
- Leftovers may thicken—add extra broth when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: tortellini soup, sausage soup, autumn soup, creamy tortellini