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Creamy Tortellini Soup with Sausage

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A cozy and easy-to-make creamy tortellini soup featuring savory Italian sausage, tender cheese tortellini, and a velvety broth perfect for comforting weeknight dinners or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage, mild or spicy, casings removed
  • 1 package (about 9 ounces) cheese tortellini, fresh or frozen
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Remove the casing from the Italian sausage so it can crumble easily. Measure out your broth, cream, and seasonings.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through with some crispy edges.
  3. Push the sausage to one side of the pot. Add chopped onion to the empty side and cook for about 3 minutes until translucent and fragrant. Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, careful not to burn it.
  4. Pour in 4 cups chicken broth. Stir in 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes if using. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low and let the soup simmer uncovered for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and broth to slightly reduce.
  6. Stir in 9 ounces of cheese tortellini. Cook according to package instructions, usually 3-5 minutes, until pasta is tender but still holds shape. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  7. Lower heat to medium-low. Stir in 1 cup heavy cream and 2 cups fresh baby spinach. Cook for 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts and soup is heated through.
  8. Remove from heat and fold in ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper if needed.
  9. Ladle into bowls and garnish with extra Parmesan or fresh herbs if desired. Serve with crusty bread.

Notes

If soup is too thick, add more broth or cream. If too thin, simmer a few extra minutes uncovered. Do not overcook tortellini to avoid mushiness. Use fresh Parmesan for best flavor. For gluten-free, substitute tortellini with gluten-free pasta. For dairy-free, use coconut cream and vegan cheese substitutes.

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