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One-Pot Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup

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Make this hearty, creamy sausage tortellini soup on the stovetop. It is a simple, comforting meal ready fast for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage (mild or hot)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground Italian sausage and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot with the sausage and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and add the diced tomatoes (with juice), Italian seasoning, basil, and red pepper flakes, if using. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Add the refrigerated tortellini to the simmering soup. Cook according to package directions, usually about 5 to 7 minutes, until the tortellini float and are tender.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until the cheese melts and the broth is creamy. Do not let the soup boil after adding the cream.
  7. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts into the soup, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  8. Taste the soup and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
  9. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For a slow cooker version, brown the sausage and sauté the onion and garlic first. Transfer everything except the cream, Parmesan, and spinach to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours. Stir in the cream, cheese, and spinach during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • You can substitute fresh kale for spinach if you prefer a heartier green. Add kale when you add the broth so it has time to soften.
  • Use cheese tortellini or meat-filled tortellini based on your preference.

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