Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings
• Category: Soup / Comfort Food
• Cuisine: American / Italian-Inspired
• Keywords: creamy sausage tortellini soup, tortellini soup, sausage soup, deesviral

Ingredients

• 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 (9–12 oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• Optional: grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

1. In a large pot over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
2. Add onion to the pot and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
5. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Stir in heavy cream and tortellini.
7. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until tortellini is tender.
8. Add spinach and cook 1–2 minutes until wilted.
9. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
10. Serve hot with grated Parmesan if desired.

Tips & Variations

• Use spicy sausage for extra heat.
• Substitute kale for spinach if preferred.
• For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.

Why This Recipe Works

Browning the sausage builds deep flavor, while the cream balances the savory broth into a rich, velvety soup. Tortellini adds heartiness, making this a complete, comforting meal in one bowl.