Creamy Tortellini Soup: A Hug in a Bowl
A cozy bowl of creamy tortellini soup with savory sausage and vibrant spinach, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian (if using plant-based sausage & broth)
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package Cheese Tortellini
- 1 lb Italian Sausage
- 4 cups Fresh Spinach
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 4 cups Broth (chicken or vegetable)
Instructions
- Sauté the sausage in a large pot over medium heat with olive oil for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Add finely chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle simmer while scraping the pot’s bottom.
- Add the cheese tortellini and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender.
- Add the heavy cream and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Throw in the fresh spinach, stir, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with half-and-half or plant-based cream. Add vegetables or herbs for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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