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Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup with Spinach

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A comforting, creamy soup featuring browned Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, and fresh spinach in a rich broth, ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or hot), casings removed
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 12–16 oz fresh cheese tortellini
  • 5–6 oz fresh baby spinach
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Crumble the Italian sausage into the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until browned and cooked through.
  2. Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside on a plate, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the pot. Once melted, add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
  4. Add the minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Stir constantly for about 1 minute, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to release browned bits. Add red pepper flakes if using. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and return the cooked sausage to the pot. Bring back to a simmer.
  7. Add the cheese tortellini and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until floating and tender.
  8. Turn off the heat. Stir in the fresh spinach and let it wilt for 1-2 minutes using residual heat.
  9. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a thicker soup, add a tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with cold water. If using frozen spinach, thaw and squeeze out excess water first. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The tortellini may become softer if frozen.

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Keywords: sausage soup, tortellini soup, creamy soup, spinach soup, 30 minute meals, comfort food, weeknight dinner, Italian sausage

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