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A bowl of creamy tortellini soup with ground meat, spinach, and carrots, with a spoon resting inside the bowl.

Creamy Tortellini Soup

This Creamy Tortellini Soup is packed with Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, spinach, and vegetables in a rich tomato cream broth. Ready in about 30 minutes, it's an easy, hearty dinner that's perfect for busy weeknights and chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 719 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or large pot
  • Cutting board and sharp knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 lb mild Italian sausage
  • 1 onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 celery stalks, diced (about ½ cup)
  • 2 medium carrots, diced (about ½ cup)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 14 oz can of crushed tomatoes
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 12 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini (about 3-4 cups)
  • 5 oz baby spinach
  • ½ lemon, juice of
  • Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions
 

  • Drizzle a little olive oil into a large Dutch oven or soup pot. Cook the Italian sausage, onion, celery, and carrots over medium-high heat until the sausage is browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
  • Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly until fragrant.
  • Then stir in the tomato paste along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute while constantly stirring.
  • Pour in the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth and bring the soup to a gentle boil.
    The reduce the heat and simmer for about 3-5 minutes.
  • Stir in the heavy cream, tortellini, and spinach. Return the soup to a gentle simmer and cook until the tortellini is tender and the spinach has wilted, about 5-7 minutes.
    Taste and season with additional salt & pepper as needed.
  • Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 719kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 52gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 151mgSodium: 1851mgPotassium: 790mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 6729IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 213mgIron: 5mg
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