Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup
This Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining savory sausage, tender sweet potatoes, fresh spinach, and cheesy tortellini in a rich, creamy broth. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this one-pot soup is hearty, flavorful, and simple to make, offering a satisfying meal that will warm you up on cold days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- 1 lb crumbled Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika (smoked or regular)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 6 cups water
- 9 oz cheese tortellini
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Fresh thyme (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add crumbled Italian sausage, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Cook until sausage is browned and cooked through.
- Add cubed sweet potatoes, garlic, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste. Stir to combine.
- Pour in 6 cups of water, stir, and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add the tortellini and cook for 10 minutes, covered, until the tortellini is cooked.
- Stir in fresh spinach and let it wilt in the soup.
- Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream. Adjust seasoning with salt and red pepper flakes if needed.
- Serve the soup topped with fresh thyme.
Notes
- Vegetarian: Replace the sausage with plant-based sausage or mushrooms.
- Dairy-free: Use coconut milk or a dairy-free cream alternative.
- Spicy: Add extra red pepper flakes or use spicy sausage for an added kick.
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