Sausage Tortellini Soup chockful of spicy Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, and baby spinach is hearty, delicious, and the perfect meal for chilly weather. Quick and easy to make and cooks in one pot!
We’re finally seeing colder weather here in my neck of the woods and it’s about time! I’ve had it with this sweltering Summer heat and I am so ready for BER-RRR months.
We’ve indeed been enjoying friendlier temperatures this week but not enough to bust out the woolen garb at the back of my closet. There’s enough chill in the air, though, for me to take down my favorite Dutch oven from my upper cupboards and get soup going.
We have a list of staple soups we love to cozy up to on winter months and I will be posting them here on the blog as I make them. So, please, check back often and see what deliciousness I am up to. 🙂
First up on the soup list is this sausage tortellini soup which deliciously fed G and me for lunch today. Chockful of spicy Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, and baby spinach in a flavorful tomato-based broth, it’s both hearty and delicious!
I served our piping-hot bowlfuls with crusty French bread and that’s just about we needed for a truly satisfying meal.
Quick and easy to make, this tortellini soup is perfect for busy weeknights. It readies in minutes and cooks in one pot for less clean-up. All the big, hearty flavors with not a lot of work!
Unfortunately, it’s one soup I don’t care too much for the leftovers. I like my pasta firm to bite and I find the tortelloni absorb a lot of the liquid and tend to lose their texture when defrosted and reheated. In fact, I suggest adding them to the pot a few minutes before you’re ready to serve so they don’t overcook.
Add sausage tortellini soup to your cold-weather comfort foods, it’s a satisfying one-pot meal that’s a guaranteed dinner winner! In the mood for more? This easy cheesy broccoli soup is a personal favorite!
Sausage Tortellini Soup
Ingredients
- 1 pound mild or hot Italian sausage, removed from casing
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
- 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortelloni
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Parmesan cheese, shredded
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, add Italian sausage. Cook, breaking apart into the back of a spoon until it begins to render fat.
- Add onions and garlic and cook until softened and meat is no longer pink. Drain excess grease from pot.
- Add diced tomatoes, broth, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add tortelloni and cook for about 5 to 8 or until just about tender.
- Add spinach and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes or until just wilted.
- Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Is there a brand of sausage meat you like to use?
Hi Angie,
I like Hillshire Farm but I mostly buy what’s on sale or whatever is cheapest 🙂
This is a perfect meal for cold weather, so I’ll have to keep it in mind for the upcoming months. It sounds delicious!! 🙂
Cheers, Sarah Camille // SCsScoop.com
I love tortellini! This looks super yummy and I know my family would really enjoy this. Our weather has been back and forth but I’m hoping the cold air sticks around soon!
I’m italian so food traditions for me are everything! I have to try this recipe you suggested because it is a variation of the original one.
This looks delicious. I can’t wait to try it!
Please do, it’s really good!
yes this looks delish and i LOVEEEE soup this time of year! thanks for sharing!!
This the perfect cold weather soup, hearty and comforting 🙂
This soup looks so meaty and delicious that I am actually decided to make it soon. The looks and sound of it makes me drool.
Enjoy! 🙂
Looks totally delicious. This would be perfect for the cooler months. I love tortellini by themselves and adding them to soup makes it even better.
In my part of the world, we have been experiencing rains the past few days. This soup would be a perfect recipe to complement the weather.
This sounds like a meal my whole family – even the picky kids – are going to love. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
Yes, even the kids would love it! Just use mild Italian sausage to tame it a little for the kiddos 🙂
This looks so YUMMY! I always enjoy tortellini soups and cannot wait to try this recipe out (: Thanks so much for sharing!
Tortellini soups are my favorite, too! Please give the recipe a try, you’ll love it!
i love tortellini in almost anything! my mother makes a great tortellini soup for me in colder months – i’m going to share this recipe with here because it sounds great to me!
Can’t beat mom’s cooking but this tortellini soup is pretty amazing 🙂