Cozy Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup
Yield: 10 servings
Calories: 364cal
Cost: $15
Equipment
- 9 qt. or larger pot with lid
Materials
- 1 lb. italian sausage with casing removed - I used hot sausage, but my kids are older now. Adjust it to your family's preference by using hot, mild, or sweet.
- 1 medium sweet onion chopped
- 12 oz. chicken broth
- 1 cups water
- 14 oz. diced tomatoes with juices
- 6 oz. canned sliced mushrooms - drained
- 1&1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 19 oz. cheese tortellini refrigerated
- 8 oz. fresh baby spinach
- 1 tsp. dried sweet basil
- ½ tsp. ground black pepper
- optional - shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Brown the Sausage
In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, cook the hot Italian sausage, breaking it up as it browns. Add the diced onion and continue cooking until the sausage is no longer pink and the onion is tender.Build the Broth
Stir in the chicken broth, water, diced tomatoes, mushrooms, and garlic powder. Bring the mixture to a full boil.Add the Tortellini
Once boiling, add the refrigerated cheese tortellini. Return to a boil and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the tortellini are plump and tender.Add the Greens & Seasoning
Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the fresh spinach, dried sweet basil, and black pepper. Let the soup cook for 2–3 more minutes, just until the spinach wilts.Serve
Ladle into bowls and top with shaved or shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve warm with breadsticks or garlic bread.
Notes
- You can double the recipe to feed a large crowd. You'll need a 12 qt. pot. You do not need to double the seasonings.
Nutrition
Calories: 364cal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 792mg | Potassium: 432mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2179IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 4mg