Creamy Tortellini Soup
A comforting dish featuring cheesy tortellini, savory sausage, and fresh spinach in a rich and creamy broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Soup
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Cheese Tortellini
- Italian Sausage
- Fresh Spinach
- Heavy Cream
- Chicken Broth
- Garlic
- Onion
- Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by gathering and prepping them.
- Brown the sausage in a pot over medium heat until cooked through.
- Add garlic and onion, cooking until fragrant.
- Incorporate flour if desired for thickness.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add tortellini and cook until they float to the top.
- Add heavy cream and spinach, stirring until wilted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For a lighter version, use turkey sausage and half-and-half. Experiment with herbs and substitute toppings to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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