Description
Sausage Tortellini Soup with Spinach is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, and fresh spinach in a savory broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, according to preference)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 can (14.5-ounce) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add the Italian sausage. Break it apart with a spoon and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the diced onion to the pot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the diced tomatoes with their juices. Stir to combine.
- Sprinkle in the dried oregano and red pepper flakes (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the cheese tortellini to the pot. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes.
- When the tortellini are tender, stir in the chopped spinach. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- This soup is great for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 45mg