Sausage Tortellini Soup

With loads of flavor, sausage and tortellini soup has everything you want for a hearty, warm meal on a cold day! This easy Dutch oven soup recipe is a must-make.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Servings: servings

Calories: 619kcal

Author: Laura Miner

Equipment

Dutch Oven or other heavy-bottomed pot, 6 quarts or larger.

Ingredients

1 lb. ground Italian sausage mild or spicy
½ cup diced yellow onion about ¼ large onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 cloves
6 cups chicken broth chicken stock, or vegetable broth
14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
20 ounces cheese tortellini
6 cups baby spinach loosely packed; about 6 ounces
½ teaspoon sea salt or more/less, to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper or more/less, to taste
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional

Instructions

In a 6-quart or larger Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, brown the sausage over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess grease if needed or desired.
Add the diced onion and cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent and fragrant. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring constantly to prevent it from burning.
Pour the broth and tomatoes into the pot, then stir to combine. Increase burner heat to bring soup to a simmer.
Stir in the fresh tortellini and cook for 3-4 minutes *If you're using frozen, cook according to the directions on the package.
Just before serving, stir in the baby spinach and cook until it wilts. You can do this one or two handfuls at a time, if that fits better in your Dutch oven.
Taste and season with salt, pepper and crushed red pepper as desired. Divide the soup into bowls and if desired, garnish with fresh parsley.

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Notes

If you can't find fresh tortellini, frozen works but it may take a little longer to cook.

Storing and Reheating

Cool tortellini soup to room temperature, then refrigerate in an airtight container. Serve within 5 days.

Reheat in a pot on the stove over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Alternatively, microwave individual servings at 50% power until heated through.

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