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One-Pot Creamy Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup

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This hearty soup combines savory Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, and fresh spinach in a rich, creamy broth. It is a comforting, flavorful meal that comes together quickly in one pot, making it perfect for weeknight dinners.

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 (15 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
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

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

Notes

  • For a slow cooker method, brown the sausage and sauté the onion/garlic separately. Transfer all ingredients except the tortellini, spinach, cream, and Parmesan to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-6 hours. Add tortellini and cook for the last 30 minutes. Stir in cream and cheese just before serving.
  • You can substitute kale for spinach if you prefer a heartier green.
  • This recipe makes a great meal prep option; the soup reheats well, though the tortellini may soften slightly upon reheating.

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