Description
This Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a cozy night in. The combination of spicy sausage, tender tortellini, and creamy broth will warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 12 oz sausage such as spicy Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika regular or smoked
- 1 sweet potato large (or use 2 small) peeled, cubed
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 6 cups water
- 8 oz tortellini I used three-cheese tortellini (refrigerated) – Buitoni brand
- 4 oz fresh spinach
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons fresh thyme
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage, Italian seasoning, and paprika, cook until browned.
- Add Vegetables: Add sweet potato, garlic, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste, stir to combine.
- Cook Soup: Pour in water, bring to a boil. Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions.
- Finish Soup: Stir in spinach, heavy cream, and fresh thyme. Cook until spinach is wilted.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute the sausage with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers for extra nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg