Creamy Tortellini Soup
A heartwarming bowl of creamy tortellini soup that evokes memories of family dinners and comfort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Cheese Tortellini
- 1 lb Italian Sausage
- 4 cups Fresh Baby Spinach
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 3–4 cloves Minced Garlic
- Olive Oil for cooking
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- Lemon Juice (optional)
- Parmesan Cheese for garnish
- Fresh Herbs (like basil or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Chop the sausage and rinse your spinach.
- Sauté the sausage in a large pot over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape any bits off the bottom of the pot.
- Toss in the tortellini and cook according to package instructions, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add the cream, stirring until combined, and simmer to thicken if desired.
- Toss in the spinach and stir until wilted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste before serving.
Notes
Garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs, and serve with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: tortellini soup, creamy soup, comfort food, family recipe, Italian recipe