Sausage Tortellini Soup
Savor the warmth of homemade sausage tortellini soup, perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings. This hearty dish features tender tortellini nestled in a rich, savory broth infused with flavorful Italian sausage, fresh veggies, and aromatic herbs. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable, this soup will have your family coming back for seconds. Enjoy each comforting spoonful as you create lasting memories around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 2 cups fresh or frozen tortellini
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 2 medium carrots (sliced)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage for about 5-7 minutes until crumbled and fragrant.
- Add diced onion and sliced carrots; sauté for another 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic, oregano, and basil; cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes with juice; bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add tortellini; cook according to package instructions (typically 3-5 minutes) until they float.
- Stir in fresh spinach just before serving; allow it to wilt for about 1-2 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg