Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup
Packed with savory sausage, cheesy tortellini, and spinach in a creamy tomato broth, this Italian sausage tortellini soup is the perfect one-pot meal for a cozy family dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 64 ounces chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 10 ounce can condensed tomato soup
- 8 ounces cream cheese , softened and cubed
- 20 ounces frozen cheese tortellini
- Salt & pepper , to taste
For serving: Parmesan and fresh basil
Instructions
- Brown sausage: In a large pot over medium heat, add 1 pound Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed.
- Add in 1/2 cup onion, 1 cup grated carrots, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Cook another 2 minutes.
- Stir in the broth, tomato soup and baby spinach. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, add the cubed cream cheese. Let sit a minute, then stir until completely melted and the broth turns creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Simmer: Increase heat back to medium, stir in the frozen tortellini, and simmer 5 minutes, or until tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve and ladle into bowls. Top with grated Parmesan and fresh basil.
Notes
Tip: To save time you can add in a pre chopped mirepoix and include celery. You can also add in 6 teaspoons Better than Chicken Bouillon with 6 cups water in place of chicken broth.
Slow cooker: Follow steps 1 and 2 and then add the cooked meat with the remaining ingredients, except tortellini. Slow cook for 4-5 hours and then add in tortellini and cook on high an additional 20-30 minutes, or until tender.
Nutrition
Calories: 566kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 23g, Fat: 34g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Cholesterol: 103mg, Sodium: 1798mg, Potassium: 499mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 3208IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 170mg, Iron: 3mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
