Creamy Tuscan Sausage Tortellini Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground Italian sausage
• 1 package cheese tortellini (Package size not specified.)
• 4 cup chicken broth
• 1.5 cup heavy cream (Use 1½–2 cups; add slowly.)
• 2 cup fresh spinach (Use 2–3 cups.)
• 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes (Use ½–¾ cup, chopped.)
• 3 garlic (Cloves, minced; use 3–4.)
• 1 onion (Small, diced.)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp onion powder
• crushed red pepper flakes (Optional; quantity not specified.)
• salt (To taste.)
• black pepper (To taste.)
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (Optional; add for a cheesy, savory finish. The creator skipped it in their version.)

Steps

1. 1

   Brown the Italian sausage in a large pot. Drain excess grease if needed.

2. 2

   Add the diced onion and cook until softened.

3. 3

   Add the minced garlic.

4. 4

   Pour in the chicken broth. Season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and optional crushed red pepper flakes.

5. 5

   Bring the soup to a gentle boil.

6. 6

   Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to the package directions.

7. 7

   Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach.

8. 8

   Reduce the heat and slowly add the heavy cream.

9. 9

   Stir everything together and let it gently simmer until creamy and the spinach is wilted.

10. 10

    If desired, add the Parmesan cheese for an extra cheesy, savory finish.

Notes

The creator says the quantities are approximate and should be adjusted to taste. The package size and exact package cooking time for the tortellini are not specified.

Nutrition per serving

• soup
• main
• Italian
• creamy
• comfort food
• one-pot
• family-friendly