Tortellini Soup
There is plenty of great flavor in this homemade tortellini soup, and it's packed with fresh veggies and cheesy tortellini that you'll want to add it to your regular rotation for a chilly day.
Servings: 6
Calories: 774kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground mild Italian sausage
- 1 cup sweet yellow onions, diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dry Italian seasoning blend
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 32 ounces carton chicken broth
- 15 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 14.5 ounces canned petite diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves chopped (plus additional for garnish)
- 20 ounces refrigerated fresh cheese tortellini (Buitoni brand used)
- 1 cup packed baby spinach leaves, roughly chopped
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, freshly shredded (plus additional for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook the ground mild Italian sausage for 2-3 minutes, then add the onions, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes or until the onions are translucent and the sausage is browned with no pink remaining.
- Stir the tomato paste into the sausage mixture until evenly incorporated.
- Sprinkle the flour over the sausage mixture, stirring to combine, then cook for 30-60 seconds or until no dry pockets of flour remain.
- While whisking constantly, slowly pour in the chicken broth, being sure to whisk out any lumps of flour. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, petite diced tomatoes, and chopped fresh basil.
- Bring the liquids to a boil, while stirring frequently, then add the tortellini and cook for 3-5 minutes (according to package directions) or until the tortellini is tender and heated through.
Notes
- Frozen cheese tortellini can be used in this soup. Add to the boiling liquids and cook according to the time on the package.
- For added spice and flavor, ground hot Italian sausage can be substituted for the mild.
- If using a low sodium chicken broth, you will want to taste your soup for seasoning before serving and add additional salt and pepper as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 774kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 2313mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1377IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 347mg | Iron: 6mg
