Description
This Sausage and Tortellini Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. The combination of Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, and spinach in a savory broth will leave you wanting more.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the sausage: In a large pot, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
- Add the tomatoes and broth: Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook the tortellini: Add the cheese tortellini to the pot and cook according to package instructions.
- Add spinach and season: Stir in the fresh spinach leaves and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.
Notes
- You can use hot Italian sausage for a spicier kick.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra flavor.
- This soup can be easily frozen for future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg