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Creamy Sausage and Tortellini Soup

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A quick and easy 30-minute comfort meal featuring Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, and a creamy broth perfect for cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
  • 9-ounce package refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach (about 60 grams)
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 7-8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  2. Add chopped onion to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent. Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning; cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add cheese tortellini and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender but still firm to the bite.
  4. Add fresh baby spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted. Lower heat and stir in half-and-half. Heat gently without boiling.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes to taste.
  6. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra Parmesan or a drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

Brown the sausage first to build deep flavor. Use gentle heat when adding cream to prevent curdling. Fresh tortellini cooks faster and has better texture than frozen or dried. For gluten-free, use gluten-free tortellini. For dairy-free, substitute half-and-half with oat milk or coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast. Drain excess fat if sausage is very fatty. A splash of white wine or lemon juice can brighten the broth if needed.

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