Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage & Spinach
Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage & Spinach is the ultimate comfort food for chilly nights. This hearty soup features savory Italian sausage, tender cheese tortellini, and fresh spinach swimming in a rich tomato broth. With its vibrant flavors and nourishing ingredients, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also perfect for family dinners or gatherings. In less than an hour, you can serve a warm bowl of Italian-inspired goodness that everyone will love. Whether enjoyed as a main course or a starter, this soup will bring the taste of Italy straight to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- 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
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 9 ounces refrigerated tortellini
- 2 cups packed fresh spinach
- 6 baguette slices
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until soft, then add minced garlic.
- Incorporate ground Italian sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth; season with basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions (about 3-5 minutes).
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted (2-3 minutes).
- Serve hot with toasted baguette slices and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg