Description
Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup is the epitome of comfort food that warms your heart and fills your belly. This delightful dish unites savory Italian sausage with tender sweet potatoes and fresh spinach, all enveloped in a luscious creamy broth. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, making it a staple in any home. The best part? This one-pot wonder means minimal cleanup, allowing you to savor every spoonful without the hassle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spicy Italian sausage
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz refrigerated three-cheese tortellini
- 4 oz fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika (regular or smoked)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 6 cups water
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté crumbled sausage in olive oil until cooked through; drain excess grease.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, paprika, cubed sweet potato, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste.
- Pour in 6 cups of water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer for about 15 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions for an additional 10 minutes.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted and mix in heavy cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg