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One-Pot Creamy Italian Sausage and Spinach Tortellini Soup

A close-up of a white bowl filled with creamy sausage tortellini soup, featuring tortellini, crumbled sausage, and wilted spinach.
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This is a hearty, comforting soup featuring savory Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, and fresh spinach in a rich, creamy broth. It is a simple, one-pot meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage (sweet or hot, casings removed)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and add the diced tomatoes (with their juice), Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Add the refrigerated tortellini to the simmering broth. Cook according to package directions, usually about 5 to 7 minutes, until the tortellini float and are cooked through.
  6. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts into the soup, which takes about 2 minutes.
  7. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the soup is creamy and heated through. Do not let the soup boil after adding the cream.
  8. Serve this easy sausage tortellini soup immediately.

Notes

  • For a slow cooker version, brown the sausage and sauté the onion/garlic separately. Add everything except the tortellini, cream, and Parmesan to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-6 hours. Add tortellini for the last 30 minutes, then stir in cream and cheese before serving.
  • You can substitute kale for spinach if you prefer a heartier green.
  • If you like a bit of spice, use hot Italian sausage or add 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes with the seasoning.

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