Hearty Sausage and Tortellini Soup

Ingredients

- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup half and half
- 10 ounces cheese tortellini
- 5 ounces fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients: Begin by gathering all the ingredients. Dice the onion, carrots, and celery. Mince the garlic. Remove the casings from the sausage if needed.

2. Cook the Sausage: In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the Italian sausage. Break it into pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pot and set it aside.

3. Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pot, add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

4. Add Tomato Paste and Flour: Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, allowing it to caramelize slightly. Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the vegetables and stir to coat, cooking for 1 minute more.

5. Pour in the Broth: Slowly add the chicken broth while stirring to ensure there are no lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.

6. Simmer the Soup: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes, until the flavors meld together.

7. Incorporate Dairy and Pasta: Stir in the half and half, then add the cheese tortellini. Cook according to the package instructions, typically 6-8 minutes, until the tortellini are tender and heated through.

8. Add Spinach and Cheese: Stir in the chopped fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Add the cooked sausage back to the pot, along with 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Stir well to combine.

9. Serve: Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary. Ladle the soup into bowls, topping with additional grated Parmesan if desired. Serve hot.

Total Time

PT40M
40 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Italian sausage, Tortellini soup, Dinner recipe, Easy soup, One-pot meal, Comfort food, Spinach soup, Cheese tortellini, Family dinner, Hearty soup

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 2,400 calories

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