Creamy Tortellini Sausage Soup (Printable Version)
A comforting soup featuring Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, and spinach in a creamy broth ready in just 35 minutes.
# Ingredients:
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1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
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1 small yellow onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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9 oz cheese tortellini (refrigerated or frozen)
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1 cup heavy cream
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2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for topping)
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1 tbsp olive oil (if needed for sautéing)
# Steps:
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In a large pot, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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In the same pot, sauté the diced onion until soft (add oil if needed). Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
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Pour in the chicken broth and stir to deglaze the pot. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
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Bring the mixture to a simmer and add the tortellini. Cook for 5–7 minutes, or until tortellini is tender.
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Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream. Add fresh spinach and let it wilt in the hot soup.
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Return the sausage to the pot and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
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Serve hot with Parmesan on top if desired.
# Notes:
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This soup makes great leftovers and reheats well for lunch the next day.