Sausage and spinach tortellini soup swimming in a rich tomato broth with chunks of sausage, fresh spinach and hints of garlic and onion.
You think it’s possible to make a soup with 20 different ingredients? They are out there.
But, keeping it simple and straight to the point will always be easy for you to make and the best things to eat. Keep it simple stupid makes a very good point.
Sausage and spinach tortellini soup has only a few ingredient but packs a ton of flavor.
The tomato broth truly shines with a slight sweetness from the tomatoes and the balsamic vinegar. The chunks of Italian sausage and the cheese filled tortellini make this an award winning soup.
How To Make Sausage And Spinach Tortellini Soup
Ingredients needed
- Italian sausage
- Cheese tortellini
- Spinach
- Onion
- Garlic
- Italian seasoning
- Chicken broth
- Crushed tomatoes
- Tomato paste
- Balsamic vinegar
Making the sausage and spinach tortellini soup recipe
- First, dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Place a large pot on medium high add a little oil then brown the sausage.
- When the sausage is almost cooked toss in the diced onion and minced garlic. You do not add them in the beginning because the water from the onions will slow down the browning of the sausage.
- Continue cooking until the onions and garlic are fragrant and softened. Then, add in the tomato paste and cook it by mixing it around with the other ingredients.
- Next, pour in the crushed tomatoes and broth. Add in the Italian seasoning and balsamic vinegar.
- Bring the pot to a simmer for about 7 minutes then add in the fresh spinach and tortellini pasta. Now, cover and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove the lid and turn off the heat. Season to taste with salt and black pepper before serving. For a creamy soup add 1/2 cup of heavy cream.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I use frozen spinach?
Yes, frozen or fresh spinach will both work.
Does it matter if the tortellini is frozen?
No, but that may adjust the cooking time a little bit.
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Sausage & Spinach Tortellini Soup
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 ounces tomato paste
- 28 ounce can of crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cups spinach, fresh
- 9 ounce pack of cheese tortellini
Instructions
- First, dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Place a large pot on medium high add a little oil then brown the sausage.
- When the sausage is almost cooked toss in the diced onion and minced garlic. You do not add them in the beginning because the water from the onions will slow down the browning of the sausage.
- Continue cooking until the onions and garlic are fragrant and softened. Then, add in the tomato paste and cook it by mixing it around with the other ingredients.
- Next, pour in the crushed tomatoes and broth. Add in the Italian seasoning and balsamic vinegar.
- Bring the pot to a simmer for about 7 minutes then add in the fresh spinach and tortellini pasta. Now, cover and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove the lid and turn off the heat. Season to taste with salt and black pepper before serving. For a creamy soup add 1/2 cup of heavy cream.