Description
Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup is a comforting dish that combines rich flavors and satisfying textures, making it the perfect meal for any occasion. With every spoonful, you’ll enjoy the decadent creaminess of the broth paired with savory sausage, tender sweet potatoes, and delightful three-cheese tortellini. Ready in just 40 minutes, this one-pot recipe minimizes cleanup while maximizing comfort and flavor. It’s an ideal choice for a cozy family dinner or a quick weeknight meal that’s sure to please both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spicy Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large sweet potato, cubed
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz three-cheese tortellini
- 4 oz fresh spinach
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Italian seasoning
- paprika
- red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 6 cups water
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large high-sided pot over medium heat. Add crumbled sausage and cook until browned.
- Drain excess grease and season with Italian seasoning and paprika.
- Add cubed sweet potato, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste; stir well.
- Pour in 6 cups of water, bring to a boil while stirring to dissolve tomato paste.
- Reduce heat to simmer for about 15 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Stir in tortellini; boil for about 10 minutes according to package instructions.
- Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted. Remove from heat and mix in heavy cream.
- Adjust seasoning and garnish with fresh thyme before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg