Description
Autumn Tortellini Soup with Sausage is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for chilly fall evenings. This hearty soup combines tender tortellini, savory Italian sausage, and wholesome vegetables in a rich broth, offering a satisfying and easy-to-make meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (bulk or casings removed)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned, undrained)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 package (9 ounces) fresh cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Italian sausage in a large pot over medium heat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Remove excess fat.
- Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes (with their juices). Stir to combine.
- Add the Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Add the fresh cheese tortellini to the simmering soup. Cook according to package instructions, typically 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts, about 1-2 minutes.
- Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Ladle the Autumn Tortellini Soup with Sausage into bowls and top each serving with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh vegetables and high-quality Italian sausage.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, mash some of the tortellini against the side of the pot.
- Adjust spices, such as adding thyme or rosemary, to your preference.
- Serve the soup hot for the best experience.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- This soup freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: N/A