Savory Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup

Ingredients

- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casing removed
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1 Parmesan rind
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 18 ounces three cheese tortellini
- 4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

1. Heat the Olive Oil:
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.

2. Cook the Sausage:
Add the Italian sausage to the pot, breaking it apart with a spoon. Sauté until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Remove excess fat if necessary.

3. Sauté Vegetables:
Stir in the sweet onion and carrots. Cook until the onion turns translucent, about 4-5 minutes.

4. Add Garlic and Spices:
Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and fennel seeds. Cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

5. Incorporate Flour:
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the sausage and vegetables. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.

6. Prepare the Broth:
Gradually pour in the chicken stock, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Add the Parmesan rind for added flavor.

7. Season the Soup:
Add the kosher salt and black pepper. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

8. Cook the Tortellini:
Add the tortellini to the simmering soup. Cook according to the package directions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until tender.

9. Add Spinach and Cream:
Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Lower the heat, then slowly add the heavy cream, stirring until fully incorporated.

10. Finish with Basil:
Remove the Parmesan rind and discard. Add the fresh basil just before serving for a burst of flavor.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes

- Cooking Time: PT35M
35 minutes

Total Time

- PT50M
50 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- 2,500 calories

Keywords

- Italian cuisine
- Sausage tortellini soup
- Creamy soup dinner
- Stove-top cooking
- Cheese tortellini recipe
- Hearty family meal
- Quick Italian dinner
- Spinach soup
- Comfort food recipe
- Easy Italian dinner

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