Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup
Warm up with this comforting Italian sausage tortellini soup, perfect for chilly nights or family gatherings. This hearty dish combines savory Italian sausage, tender tortellini, and vibrant veggies in a rich broth that warms both the body and soul. With its aromatic herbs and creamy finish from Parmesan cheese, each bowl is a delightful experience that will keep everyone coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 2 cups cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup carrots (diced)
- 1 cup celery (diced)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Dice the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent.
- Crumble in the Italian sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in carrots, celery, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper; cook for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Serve hot topped with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg