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Creamy One-Pot Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup

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Make this hearty Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup for a comforting, easy weeknight dinner. This one-pot recipe comes together quickly and delivers rich, savory flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and add the diced tomatoes (with their juice), Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Add the refrigerated tortellini to the simmering soup. Cook according to package directions, usually about 5 to 7 minutes, until the tortellini are tender.
  6. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts into the soup, about 1 minute.
  7. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until the broth is creamy and the cheese is melted. Do not boil after adding the cream.
  8. Serve the Italian sausage tortellini soup hot, topped with extra Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • For a slow cooker version, brown the sausage and sauté the onion/garlic separately. Transfer everything except the tortellini, spinach, cream, and Parmesan to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours. Add the tortellini for the last 30 minutes, then stir in the cream and cheese.
  • You can substitute kale for spinach if you prefer a heartier green.
  • If you want a richer flavor, use half chicken broth and half vegetable broth.

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