Description
This Tuscan Tortellini Soup is a hearty and flavorful Italian-inspired dish featuring tender cheese tortellini simmered in a savory tomato and sausage broth with fresh spinach. Ready in just 30 minutes, this comforting soup combines Italian sausage, crushed and stewed tomatoes, and aromatic seasonings to create a wholesome meal perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian style stewed tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated cheese tortellini (about 5 cups)
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 3 teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the diced onion and minced garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion is tender and translucent, releasing their fragrant flavors.
- Cook Sausage: Add the Italian sausage to the pot and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked through, approximately 5 minutes.
- Add Tomatoes and Broth: Stir in the crushed tomatoes and stewed tomatoes along with their juices, then pour in the chicken broth. Add the Italian seasoning, mixing everything together well.
- Simmer with Tortellini: Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the cheese tortellini. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer gently until the tortellini is cooked through, about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Add Spinach and Season: Stir in the fresh baby spinach, kosher salt, and ground pepper. Cook for an additional 3 minutes until the spinach is just wilted but still vibrant green.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm, optionally garnished with shredded Parmesan cheese and accompanied by crusty bread for a complete meal. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier version, use Italian sausage with spicy seasoning or add red pepper flakes when sautéing the onions.
- Fresh tortellini freezes well; you can substitute frozen tortellini if preferred but might need to adjust cooking time slightly.
- To keep the soup gluten-free, use gluten-free tortellini and verify chicken broth ingredients.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat nicely on the stovetop or microwave.
