Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage & Spinach
Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage & Spinach is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a gathering with friends and family. This hearty soup features flavorful Italian sausage, tender cheese tortellini, and vibrant spinach, all simmered in a rich tomato broth. With its satisfying blend of ingredients, every bowl warms the soul and delights the taste buds. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this nourishing dish that not only tastes amazing but also fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 32 ounces vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 9 ounces refrigerated tortellini
- 2 cups packed fresh spinach
- Freshly shredded Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add ground Italian sausage, cooking until browned while breaking it apart.
- Stir in diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth; add salt, pepper, and fresh basil. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and add tortellini. Simmer for about 5 minutes until cooked through.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted (about 2 minutes). Serve hot with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg