Description
Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage is the ultimate comfort dish that brings warmth and flavor to your table. This hearty soup features tender tortellini simmered in a savory broth infused with aromatic Italian sausage, fresh vegetables, and herbs. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe will transport you straight to an Italian café with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions until translucent, then add minced garlic.
- Crumble and brown the Italian sausage in the pot, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks.
- Stir in diced carrots and celery; cook until slightly softened. Add diced tomatoes and their juices.
- Pour in chicken broth, along with basil and oregano. Bring to a simmer.
- Add tortellini and greens; cook until tortellini floats, about 3–5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg