Description
Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup is the epitome of comfort food, combining rich flavors and hearty ingredients for a satisfying meal. This delightful one-pot dish features spicy sausage, sweet potatoes, and three-cheese tortellini in a luscious creamy broth, making it perfect for cozy family dinners or busy weeknights. Ready in just 40 minutes, this soup requires minimal cleanup, allowing you to enjoy quality time with loved ones. Topped with fresh spinach and thyme, it’s both nutritious and delicious—guaranteeing that it will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spicy Italian sausage
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz three-cheese tortellini (refrigerated)
- 4 oz fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 6 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika (regular or smoked)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add crumbled sausage and cook until browned. Drain grease.
- Stir in sweet potato, garlic, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste.
- Add water and bring to a boil; then simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Incorporate tortellini and cook according to package instructions.
- Add spinach at the end until wilted. Stir in heavy cream and season to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg