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PrintA bold, creamy soup made with spicy sausage, tender cheese tortellini, tomatoes, and spinach. Ready in under an hour and packed with comforting flavor.
1 lb hot Italian sausage (casings removed)
1 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups fresh spinach
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: red pepper flakes, white wine for deglazing
Brown sausage in a large pot until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
Add onion and cook 4–5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 more minute.
Deglaze with white wine if using. Add tomatoes, broth, and seasoning. Simmer 10 minutes.
Add tortellini and cook 4–5 minutes until just tender.
Stir in cream and spinach. Cook 2–3 minutes more.
Taste and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
For a lighter version, use turkey sausage and half-and-half.
Store tortellini separately if prepping ahead to prevent sogginess.
Great with crusty bread or a fresh green salad.