Creamy Tortellini Soup
A comforting and creamy tortellini soup perfect for chilly evenings, filled with rich flavors and customizable ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian (if sausage is substituted)
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Sauté the vegetables: Heat a large pot over medium heat with olive oil. Add diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Cook the sausage: Add sausage to the pot, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add the broth: Pour in chicken or vegetable broth, bringing it to a gentle simmer.
- Incorporate the tortellini: Add cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions (5-7 minutes). Stir occasionally.
- Stir in the spinach and cream: Once the tortellini is al dente, add spinach and heavy cream, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until combined.
- Season and serve: Taste and adjust seasonings, then serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Add fresh herbs or substitute sausage with mushrooms for a vegetarian option. Perfect with garlic butter bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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