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Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup Recipe

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This creamy sausage tortellini soup is a comforting and hearty meal perfect for weeknight dinners. Featuring spicy Italian sausage, sweet potatoes, and cheese-filled tortellini in a flavorful broth enriched with cream and fresh spinach, this soup combines delicious textures and vibrant flavors. With a balance of spices and fresh herbs like thyme, it is easy to prepare in about 40 minutes and serves six.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Meat and Oil

  • 12 oz spicy Italian sausage
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Spices and Seasonings

  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (regular or smoked)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (plus more to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • Salt to taste (about 1/4 teaspoon or less, optional)

Vegetables

  • 1 large sweet potato (or 2 small), peeled and cubed
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 oz fresh spinach
  • 4 tablespoons fresh thyme

Liquids

  • 6 cups water
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Pasta

  • 8 oz refrigerated three-cheese tortellini (such as Buitoni brand)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large, high-sided pot over medium heat. Add crumbled spicy Italian sausage and cook for several minutes, stirring occasionally until fully cooked. Drain off any excess grease. Sprinkle the cooked sausage with Italian seasoning and paprika to build flavor.
  2. Add Vegetables and Spices: Stir in the peeled and cubed sweet potato, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste. Mix everything to coat the vegetables and sausage evenly with seasonings and tomato paste.
  3. Add Water and Boil: Pour in 6 cups of water into the pot. Stir well to dissolve the tomato paste completely. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, ensuring all ingredients are well combined.
  4. Simmer the Soup: Once boiling, reduce the heat to maintain a visible simmer and cover the pot with a lid. Cook for 15 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender and cooked through.
  5. Cook the Tortellini: Add the refrigerated tortellini directly into the simmering soup. Cover the pot again and cook for 10 minutes or according to the tortellini package instructions until pasta is tender.
  6. Wilt the Spinach: Add fresh spinach to the pot and stir it into the hot soup until it wilts slightly, about one to two minutes.
  7. Add Cream and Season: Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the heavy cream to add richness and a creamy texture. Taste the soup and add salt if needed, especially if the sausage is not very salty. Add additional red pepper flakes for extra spice if desired.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh thyme over the soup as a fragrant garnish. Serve hot and enjoy this cozy, flavorful soup with hearty sausage and cheesy tortellini.

Notes

  • Adjust salt according to the saltiness of the sausage; some sausages can be quite salty already.
  • Use three-cheese tortellini for the best flavor, but you can substitute with other filled pastas if preferred.
  • For a less spicy version, reduce or omit red pepper flakes and use mild sausage.
  • Heavy cream can be substituted with half-and-half for a lighter option, but the soup will be less rich.
  • This soup stores well and can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.
  • You can add other fresh herbs like parsley or basil for additional flavor variations.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/creamy-sausage-tortellini-soup-recipe/