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Bowl of sausage tortellini soup garnished with herbs and parmesan cheese.

Sausage Tortellini Soup

This comforting Sausage Tortellini Soup combines hearty Italian sausage, tender tortellini, and fresh spinach in a rich, flavorful broth that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound chicken or turkey Italian sausage (mild or spicy) Use your choice of sausage for desired flavor.
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic is preferred for better flavor.
  • 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with a lower-fat option if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) Adds extra heat if desired.
  • 1 9-ounce package refrigerated cheese tortellini Trader Joe’s or other store brands recommended.
  • 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped Can substitute with frozen spinach if in a pinch.
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish) Freshly grated is best for flavor.

Method
 

Cooking the Soup
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned. Break it into small pieces as it cooks, then drain excess grease if necessary.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using. Bring the soup to a simmer.
  4. Stir in the tortellini and cook according to the package instructions, usually 4–6 minutes, until tender.
  5. Lower the heat to medium-low. Stir in the heavy cream and spinach, cooking for an additional 2–3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the soup is heated through.
  6. Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Ladle into bowls, garnish with grated Parmesan cheese, and serve hot.

Notes

Drain grease if you prefer a lighter soup; you can keep it for a richer flavor. If tortellini gets too soft, it won't ruin the soup.