Description
When the wind howls and the day feels heavy, this Sausage Tortellini Soup is your edible exhale. Creamy tomato broth, cheesy tortellini, and spicy sausage come together in one pot for the kind of comfort that makes you sigh with every spoonful. Whether it’s your first snowfall or just a rough Tuesday, this soup says: “You’ve got this.” Grab that soup pot – it’s about to get delicious.
Ingredients
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1 lb Italian sausage (hot or mild, casings removed)
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2 cans (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
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4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
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8 oz cream cheese, cubed (room temp is best)
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20 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
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3 cups fresh spinach
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Optional: 3 garlic cloves (minced), 1 tsp dried basil, Parmesan rind
Swap Tips:
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No sausage? Use ground turkey + fennel seeds & red pepper flakes
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Vegetarian? Skip sausage, add mushrooms & zucchini
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Fancy it up? Fire-roasted tomatoes or a swirl of pesto
Instructions
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Brown sausage in a large pot over medium-high heat (5–7 mins). Drain excess fat, leave 1 tbsp for richness.
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Add tomatoes, broth, and cream cheese. Stir constantly as cream cheese melts (2–3 mins). Simmer gently 5 mins.
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Add tortellini. Cook per package (fresh: ~5 mins, frozen: ~7 mins).
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Turn off heat. Stir in spinach until wilted (~1 min). Season to taste.
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Serve hot. Garnish with Parmesan, black pepper, and crusty bread.
Notes
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Add tortellini only when broth is simmering – prevents sogginess.
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Always stir while cream cheese melts for a smooth, lump-free broth.
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Overcooked soup? Thin with broth or milk before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 430 cal Per Serving
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g