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Spinach and Spicy Sausage Tortellini Soup

Spinach and Spicy Sausage Tortellini Soup is delicious, easy to make, and the ultimate comfort food.  Get ready for a hearty soup that combines the richness of sausage, the freshness of spinach, and the comforting embrace of tortellini.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 588

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Spicy Italian sausage
  • 1 Onion diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 4 cups Chicken Stock
  • 2 cups Water
  • 15 ounces Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach
  • 12 ounces Cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch Oven

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, cook the spicy Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Break it into bite-sized pieces as it cooks.
  2. Add diced onions and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the onions are translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken stock and water. Add diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  4. Drop in the tortellini and let it cook according to the package instructions. It usually takes around 7-10 minutes.
  5. Once the tortellini is cooked, stir in the fresh spinach. Let it wilt in the hot soup for a couple of minutes.
  6. Lastly, add the heavy cream, and stir it in. Continue cooking for an additional minute.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve it hot. Grate some Parmesan cheese on top for an extra flavor boost.