Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup
This homemade soup is a comforting, hearty meal featuring savory Italian sausage and tender cheese tortellini in a rich, creamy tomato base. Loaded with vegetables and seasoned with classic Italian herbs, this soup is surprisingly easy to make and perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
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Servings: 6
Equipment
- 1 large pot
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 yellow or sweet onion diced
- 2 large carrots chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon fennel seed lightly crushed
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 20 ounces cheese tortellini
- ½ cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce optional
- olive oil
- ¼ parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Once heated, add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Stir in the diced onion, black pepper, 1 teaspoon of salt, the Italian seasoning, and fennel seed, and cook until the onions are beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.2 teaspoons garlic, 1 yellow or sweet onion, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon fennel seed, olive oil
- Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned while breaking it up into bite-sized pieces.1 pound Italian sausage
- Add the carrots and mushrooms. Sauté for another 5 minutes, until the vegetables soften.2 large carrots, 1 cup mushrooms
- Gradually sprinkle in the all-purpose flour and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly so the flour doesn't burn on the bottom of the pot.½ cup all-purpose flour
- Stir in the tomato paste and sauté for an additional 5 minutes.¼ cup tomato paste
- Gradually pour in the chicken broth and mix well. Bring the entire pot to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.8 cups chicken broth
- Stir in the spinach, tortellini, heavy cream, and optionally, the fish sauce (adds some really great umami without making it fishy). Stir to combine and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the tortellini is cooked through.20 ounces cheese tortellini, ½ cup heavy cream or coconut milk, 2 cups baby spinach, 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with parsley, serve, and enjoy!¼ parsley
Nutrition Facts
Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup
Amount per Serving
Calories
320.83
% Daily Value*
Fat
17.67
g
27
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
44
%
Sodium
333.33
mg
14
%
Potassium
133.33
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
29.33
g
10
%
Fiber
0.67
g
3
%
Sugar
1.33
g
1
%
Protein
7.67
g
15
%
Vitamin A
2000
IU
40
%
Vitamin C
11.67
mg
14
%
Iron
0.33
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.