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One-Pot Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup

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A quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring savory Italian sausage, cheese-filled tortellini, and fresh spinach in a rich, creamy broth. This one-pot meal is ready in under 30 minutes and offers maximum comfort with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or hot), casings removed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 package (9-12 ounces) cheese-filled tortellini (fresh, frozen, or dried)
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep ingredients by dicing the onion, mincing the garlic, and breaking the sausage into small crumbles.
  2. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add olive oil if using lean sausage, then add the sausage. Cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add the diced onion to the pot with the sausage and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to release browned bits. Stir in the Italian seasoning and bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Add the tortellini to the boiling broth. Stir gently and cook according to package instructions (3-5 minutes for fresh, 8-10 for dried).
  6. Once tortellini is tender, reduce heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and fresh spinach. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts.
  7. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed. Remove from heat.
  8. Ladle into bowls and serve immediately, optionally topped with Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Do not rush the browning of the sausage to ensure flavor depth. Add cream at the end to prevent separation. If using frozen tortellini, add directly to boiling broth without thawing. Leftovers thicken in the fridge; add water or broth when reheating.

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