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Creamy Tortellini Soup

Creamy tortellini soup recipe with Italian sausage spinach and tomatoes
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A luxurious, creamy, and comforting soup that comes together quickly in one pot. Featuring cheese tortellini, Italian sausage, spinach, and a velvety broth, it's the perfect cozy meal for a busy weeknight or a cold day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (20 oz) package refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini
  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  2. In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, 5-6 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to cook the flour.
  4. Slowly whisk in chicken broth. Add diced tomatoes with juices, Italian seasoning, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in tortellini and reserved sausage. Cook according to tortellini package directions, 5-7 minutes.
  6. Reduce heat to low. Stir in spinach until wilted. Gently stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Heat through without boiling. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  7. Serve immediately topped with extra Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Do not let the soup boil after adding the cream to prevent separation. For a lighter version, use milk or evaporated milk. For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour and tortellini. Soup thickens upon standing; add a splash of broth when reheating if needed.

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