Description
Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup is the epitome of comfort food, perfect for any night when you crave a warm and hearty meal. This one-pot wonder features savory Italian sausage, tender sweet potatoes, and three-cheese tortellini, all simmered in a rich and creamy broth. Packed with fresh spinach for added nutrition, this soup is quick to prepare and easy to clean up—making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. With its delightful blend of flavors and comforting texture, this soup will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spicy Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups water
- 8 oz three-cheese tortellini
- 4 oz fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil and cook crumbled sausage until browned; drain excess grease.
- Stir in sweet potato, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste.
- Add water to the pot and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer; cover and cook for about 15 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add tortellini; cover and boil for about 10 minutes according to package instructions.
- Stir in spinach until wilted; remove from heat and mix in heavy cream.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and red pepper flakes as desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg