Description
Hearty Spicy Sausage and Tortellini Soup brings bold Italian flavors to your kitchen, simmering with rich, comforting ingredients. Packed with zesty sausage, tender tortellini, and aromatic herbs, this soup delivers warmth and satisfaction you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Sausage:
- 1 pound (1 lb / 453 grams) spicy Italian sausage
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
Liquid and Pasta Ingredients:
- 4 cups (32 fluid ounces / 946 milliliters) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh tortellini (cheese or spinach-filled)
Seasonings:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium temperature, sautéing onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until vegetables become translucent and tender, approximately 5 minutes.
- Introduce whole spicy Italian sausage to the pot, browning thoroughly while breaking into smaller pieces using a wooden spoon, cooking for about 7 minutes.
- Pour canned diced tomatoes with their natural juices and chicken broth into the pot, allowing mixture to reach a gentle simmering point.
- Carefully drop tortellini into the simmering liquid, cooking for 3-5 minutes until pasta reaches perfect al dente consistency.
- Incorporate fresh spinach or kale, stirring until greens wilt and become vibrant, approximately 2 minutes.
- Enhance flavor profile by seasoning with salt and pepper, adding red pepper flakes for additional spiciness if preferred.
- Ladle soup into serving bowls, optionally finishing with a drizzle of olive oil or a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese for extra richness and depth.
Notes
- Swap out spicy sausage for mild versions or plant-based alternatives to accommodate different heat tolerances and dietary preferences.
- Boost vegetable content by adding extra chopped zucchini or bell peppers during the initial sautéing stage for increased nutrition and flavor complexity.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking process and ensure all components are ready when needed, making the soup preparation more efficient and enjoyable.
- Control soup thickness by adjusting liquid quantity – add more broth for a lighter consistency or reduce for a heartier, more robust texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg