Creamy Tortellini Soup
A heartwarming and creamy tortellini soup perfect for cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian (with sausage options)
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or thawed frozen spinach)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Olive oil for sautéing
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté the sausage in a large pot over medium heat with a splash of olive oil until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add the broth and bring it to a simmer.
- Stir in the tortellini and cook until they float (about 3-7 minutes depending on freshness).
- Reduce heat to low and slowly stir in the cream.
- Add the spinach and stir until wilted (about 1-2 minutes).
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve in bowls, garnished with Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
You can customize this recipe with different vegetables or substitute ingredients for dietary preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: tortellini soup, creamy soup, Italian soup, comfort food