Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lbregular or spicy turkey italian sausage
- 1 cchopped onion
- 1 cchopped carrot
- 3garlic cloves
minced
- 1 ½ tspitalian seasoning
- 1 tspsalt
- ½ tspblack pepper
- 48 ozregular or low-sodium chicken broth
- 28 ozfire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 8 ozregular or low-fat cream cheese
- 9 ozbag tortellini
- 1 cheavy whipping cream
- 5 ozbaby spinach or trimmed/chopped kale
Directions
- 1
To a stockpot on medium-high heat, crumble sausage and cook 3 minutes.
- 2
Add onion, carrot and garlic, and sauté until the onions are translucent and sausage is no longer pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- 3
Stir in seasonings, broth, tomatoes. Bring to a simmer.
- 4
Stir in the cream cheese. Allow to cook 4-8 minutes. Stir until. Blended well.
- 5
Once the soup is smooth and bubbling, add the tortellini. Cook until the tortellini is al dente, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Fold in the heavy cream and spinach. Simmer 2 minutes.
- 7
Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with parmesan cheese.
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting, creamy Italian dinner that comes together in a flash? This Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup is your answer, offering rich flavors and hearty satisfaction in one pot.
What makes this soup a weeknight hero is its clever use of store-bought tortellini and a seamless one-pot method. You'll achieve a deeply flavored, creamy broth in just about 30 minutes, transforming simple ingredients into a meal that tastes like it simmered all day.
Prepare your senses for a truly satisfying bowl. Each spoonful delivers savory Italian sausage, tender tortellini, and sweet hints of onion and carrot, all bathed in a luxurious, creamy broth. The fire-roasted tomatoes add a subtle smoky depth, balancing the richness of the cream cheese and heavy whipping cream. It's a comforting, hearty soup perfect for any evening when you need a delicious meal without the fuss.
Tailor this robust soup to your liking by choosing regular or spicy turkey Italian sausage for your preferred heat level. You can also opt for regular or low-fat cream cheese and tortellini to adjust the richness. For your greens, baby spinach or trimmed and chopped kale both work beautifully, adding a touch of freshness and color.
This Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup is an ideal main course for a cozy weeknight dinner, providing warmth and flavor that feels both special and effortless. Serve it with a crusty piece of bread for soaking up every last drop of the luscious broth.