Description
Creamy Tortellini Soup is a rich, comforting Italian-inspired dish made with savory sausage, cheese tortellini, and a velvety broth. Fresh herbs, spinach, and Parmesan bring authentic flavor to this hearty, soul-warming meal.
Ingredients
1 lb Italian sausage (casings removed)
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
6 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
1 cup heavy cream
9 oz fresh cheese tortellini
3 cups fresh spinach
1 piece (2-inch) Parmesan cheese rind
1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1/2 tsp dried thyme
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage, breaking it apart, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer sausage to a plate, leaving drippings in the pot.
2. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté until softened, about 5-6 minutes. Stir in garlic and tomato paste, cooking 1 minute more.
3. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pot. Return sausage to the pot, then add Parmesan rind, rosemary, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
4. Stir in fresh tortellini and cook according to package directions, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Add spinach and heavy cream, stirring until spinach wilts and soup is creamy. Season with salt and black pepper.
6. Remove Parmesan rind before serving. Garnish with grated Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Notes
For authentic flavor, do not skip browning the sausage; it creates a deep, savory base.
Use fresh tortellini for the best texture.
Avoid boiling after adding cream to prevent curdling.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; add a splash of broth when reheating.
Do not freeze, as dairy and pasta may separate after thawing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup, Dinner, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg