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Easy Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup (30-Minute Weeknight Dinner)

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This recipe delivers a hearty, comforting bowl of creamy sausage tortellini soup, ready on the stovetop in under 30 minutes. It is simple to make and perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes (with juice), Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Add the refrigerated tortellini to the simmering broth. Cook according to package directions, usually 5 to 7 minutes, until the tortellini float and are tender.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream until the broth is fully combined and heated through. Do not let the soup boil after adding the cream.
  6. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts, about 1 minute.
  7. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Serve this hearty pasta soup immediately.

Notes

  • For a Tuscan tortellini soup variation, add 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained) along with the broth.
  • If you prefer chicken tortellini soup, substitute the sausage with 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken breast added in step 4.
  • This recipe is excellent for batch cooking; store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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