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30-Minute One-Pot Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup

A white bowl filled with rich, creamy sausage tortellini soup, featuring cheese tortellini, crumbled sausage, and wilted spinach.
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Make this rich, velvety sausage tortellini soup on the stovetop in just 30 minutes. It is a hearty, one-pot comfort food perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot with the sausage and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and the can of diced tomatoes (with their juices). Stir in the Italian seasoning, oregano, and red pepper flakes, if using. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Add the refrigerated tortellini to the simmering broth. Cook according to package directions, usually about 5 to 7 minutes, until the tortellini are tender.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream until fully combined. Do not let the soup boil after adding the cream.
  6. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts, which takes about 1 to 2 minutes.
  7. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese until melted and the broth is smooth and creamy.
  8. Taste the soup and season with salt and black pepper as needed. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese on top.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can use mild or hot bulk Italian sausage.
  • If you want to add vegetables, sauté diced carrots or celery along with the onion.
  • To make this a Slow Cooker Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup, brown the sausage and sauté the onion/garlic first, then transfer everything except the cream, tortellini, spinach, and Parmesan to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 4 hours. Add the tortellini and cook for 30 minutes more. Stir in the cream, spinach, and cheese at the end.

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