Description
A cozy, budget-friendly Italian sausage tortellini soup that combines rich flavors and fresh greens, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz refrigerated tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmigiano for serving
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Dice onion, mince garlic, open cans, measure broth.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, add Italian sausage, and brown until caramelized.
- Add diced onion to the pot with sausage fat and cook until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes and chicken broth to the pot, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
- Season with dried Italian herbs, salt, and pepper, then bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add tortellini to the boiling broth and cook according to package instructions until they float.
- Stir in fresh spinach or kale until wilted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Top with grated Parmigiano.
Notes
For a creamier texture, consider stirring in a splash of heavy cream at the end. Perfect to serve with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg