Creamy Tortellini Sausage Soup (Printable Recipe)

A hearty one-pot wonder with Italian sausage, cheese tortellini and fresh spinach in a rich, creamy garlic-infused broth.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

01 - 1 lb Italian sausage, mild or spicy

02 - 1 small yellow onion, diced

03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

04 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

05 - 1 tsp Italian seasoning

06 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

07 - 1 tbsp olive oil, if needed for sautéing

08 - 9 oz cheese tortellini, refrigerated or frozen

09 - 1 cup heavy cream

10 - 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped

11 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional for topping

01 - In a large pot, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

02 - In the same pot, sauté the diced onion until soft. Add olive oil if needed. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

03 - Pour in the chicken broth and stir to deglaze the pot. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

04 - Bring the mixture to a simmer and add tortellini. Cook for 5–7 minutes, or until the tortellini is tender.

05 - Reduce the heat and stir in heavy cream. Add fresh spinach and let it wilt in the hot soup.

06 - Return the sausage to the pot and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot with Parmesan on top if desired.

01 - This soup is perfect for making ahead and reheating as leftovers.