Description
Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup is a delightful and comforting dish that warms both the heart and soul. This one-pot wonder combines savory Italian sausage, tender sweet potatoes, and three-cheese tortellini in a luscious creamy broth. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this recipe brings together wholesome ingredients for not just a meal, but a nourishing experience. With minimal cleanup and rich flavors, it’s a go-to recipe that your family will love time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spicy Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups water
- 8 oz refrigerated three-cheese tortellini
- 4 oz fresh spinach
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add crumbled sausage and cook until browned; drain excess grease.
- Stir in sweet potato, garlic, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste; combine well.
- Pour in water and bring to a boil while dissolving the tomato paste.
- Reduce heat to simmer; cover and cook for about 15 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add tortellini; cover and cook for another 10 minutes.
- Stir in fresh spinach and heavy cream; mix well until spinach wilts.
- Adjust seasonings with salt to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg