Description
Cozy Sausage Tortellini Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty soup features a delightful blend of savory Italian sausage, tender cheese tortellini, and vibrant vegetables simmered in a rich chicken broth. Each spoonful warms you from the inside out, making it an ideal dish for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Ready in under 40 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe will become your go-to for satisfying hunger and bringing everyone to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 8 oz fresh cheese tortellini
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 medium carrots (sliced)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage for 5-7 minutes until no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add minced garlic and sliced carrots; sauté for another 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in tortellini and cook according to package instructions (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted, about 1 minute.
- Serve hot, optionally topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg