Sausage and Spinach Tortellini Soup

This flavorful and comforting tortellini soup features savory sausage, fresh spinach, and juicy tomatoes, creating a dish that is sure to please any crowd.

Ingredients

Ingredients
1	pound mild sausage, removed from casings
1	medium onion, finely chopped
6	cloves garlic, finely chopped
1	(32 ounce) carton chicken broth
1	(14 ounce) can chicken broth
1	pound frozen cheese tortellini
1	(14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1	(10 ounce) package fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
10	leaves fresh basil, chopped
1⁄2	teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste (Optional)
1	pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste (Optional)
1⁄2	cup grated Parmesan cheese, or as needed

Instructions

• Cooking Instructions

  1. Heat a large pot over medium-low heat. Cook the mild sausage and finely chopped onion until the onion is soft and translucent, breaking up the sausage as it cooks, for 5 to 7 minutes. Add the finely chopped garlic and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Pour all the chicken broth into the pot and bring it to a boil, approximately 5 minutes. Add the frozen cheese tortellini and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Mix in the diced tomatoes with their juice and bring the soup back to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in the coarsely chopped spinach; it may seem like a lot, but it will wilt quickly. Add the chopped fresh basil and red pepper flakes, then simmer for an extra 5 minutes. Season the soup with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
  4. Serve the soup with grated Parmesan cheese on the side for your guests to add as desired.

Aug 17, 2024