Creamy Sausage and Tortellini Soup Recipe
Unleash your taste buds with Creamy Sausage and Tortellini Soup, a rich blend of sausage, and tender, creamy tortellini, in a bowl of irresistible warmth.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 630kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 small shallot diced
- 2 large carrots peeled and diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 5 cup chicken broth
- 14 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini*
- 1 tsp kosher sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 6 oz fresh spinach chopped
- 2 cup half and half or heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large stockpot set over medium-high heat, cook the sausage until browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked sausage to a paper towel-lined plate; set aside.
- Add the onion, shallot, and carrot; sauté for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are soft. Add the garlic and sauté for an additional 2 minutes, or until fragrant, stirring occasionally to prevent it from burning.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add in the chicken broth, whisking to combine. Continue cooking until the mixture reaches a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 6 minutes.
- Pat as much grease as possible off the sausage, then add it along with the tortellini, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, spinach, and half & half. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until the tortellini is fully cooked.
- Serve immediately with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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Notes
*I used regular Italian sausage, NOT hot Italian sausage. You can also use plain pork sausage and season it with an additional 1 tsp. of Italian seasoning.
*You can use whatever stuffed tortellini you prefer.
To STORE Creamy Sausage and Tortellini Soup leftovers, allow them to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate them in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. If you’d like to extend its shelf life, freezing is a great option. To FREEZE, place it in a freezer-safe container for up to 2-3 months.
When REHEATING, do so gently over low to medium heat on the stovetop to preserve the creamy texture. You can also use a microwave, but stir frequently to ensure even heating. Adding a splash of additional broth or cream while reheating can help restore the soup’s consistency and prevent it from becoming too thick.
Nutrition
Serving: 6serving | Calories: 630kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 2041mg | Potassium: 605mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 6349IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 248mg | Iron: 4mg