Description
A comforting and creamy sausage tortellini soup featuring spicy Italian sausage, sweet potatoes, fresh spinach, and a touch of cream for richness. This hearty soup combines savory sausage, tender tortellini, and flavorful seasonings for a perfect warming meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage and Seasoning
- 12 oz spicy Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika (regular or smoked)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 4 oz fresh spinach
- 4 tablespoons fresh thyme
Liquids and Pasta
- 6 cups water
- 8 oz three-cheese tortellini (refrigerated, Buitoni brand recommended)
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Cook Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large, high-sided pot over medium heat. Add crumbled sausage and cook until cooked through, stirring occasionally. Drain excess grease. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and paprika.
- Add Veggies and Tomato Paste: Add peeled and cubed sweet potato, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste to the pot. Stir well to combine.
- Add Water and Simmer: Pour in 6 cups of water. Bring the soup to a boil, stirring to dissolve the tomato paste fully. Once boiling, reduce heat to a visible simmer, cover with a lid, and cook for 15 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Cook Tortellini: Add tortellini to the pot, cover, and boil over medium heat for 10 minutes or according to package instructions.
- Add Spinach: Stir in fresh spinach until it just wilts, about 1-2 minutes.
- Finish Soup: Remove from heat. Stir in the heavy cream to add richness. Season with salt if needed and additional red pepper flakes for extra spice. Garnish with fresh thyme before serving.
Notes
- If cream separates or looks grainy after cooling or refrigeration, simply reheat and stir to restore creamy texture.
- Salt may not be necessary depending on sausage saltiness; adjust seasoning to taste.
- Use the tortellini cooking time on the package as a guide, as times may vary.
- Replace heavy cream with half-and-half or a non-dairy creamer for a lighter or dairy-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
