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A bowl of creamy tomato soup with cheese tortellini, browned sausage, and fresh spinach topped with parmesan.

Perfect Sausage Tortellini Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 9 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Grated parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the Italian sausage, breaking it into small crumbles until cooked through.
  • Remove excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pot. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  • Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and crushed tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and add the cheese tortellini. Simmer for 7-9 minutes or until the tortellini is tender.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and fresh baby spinach. Heat for 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm garnished with parmesan cheese.