Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup
Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. This hearty dish features tender sweet potatoes, fresh spinach, and three-cheese tortellini simmered in a velvety, creamy broth. With rich flavors and a satisfying texture, this one-pot meal is quick to prepare and even easier to clean up. You can customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins, making it a versatile addition to your recipe collection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 12 oz chicken sausage (or turkey)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups water
- 8 oz three-cheese tortellini
- 4 oz fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add crumbled chicken sausage and cook until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in cubed sweet potato, minced garlic, and spices; cook for a few minutes.
- Pour in water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer for about 15 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in fresh spinach just before serving until wilted.
- Remove from heat and mix in heavy cream for a creamy finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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