Creamy Sausage and Tortellini Soup (Easy, Creamy, Cozy)

Make your weeknights warm and cozy with this creamy sausage and tortellini soup. It’s the perfect dish for those snug nights at home, combining rich flavors and tender pasta in a creamy, savory broth.

In just 40 minutes, you can treat your family to a comforting and hearty meal packed with sausage, tender tortellini, and fresh spinach. Don’t forget to pair it with a fresh green salad and crusty bread, and voilà, one of the best easy dinners ever!

More Tips:

Once the sausage is browned, use a bit of the chicken broth to scrape off the flavorful bits stuck to the bottom of the pot. This adds depth to your soup.

Always taste your soup before serving. Adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed, as the flavors vary based on the sausage and broth used.

If you want a thicker soup, let it simmer a bit longer after adding the liquids. For a thinner consistency, add a bit more chicken broth or water.

For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half or milk instead of heavy cream. But this will change the richness of the soup.

Cook the soup on high for 3-4 hours. Add the pasta during the last 30 minutes and the cream, spinach, parmesan, and fresh parsley towards the end.

Key Ingredients and Tools

Here are the essential items and ingredients you’ll need for making a successful soup:

• Large pot: A sturdy pot that ensures even cooking and simmering.
• Mild Italian sausage: Choose mild or hot sausage based on your spice preference. I like using sausage links for larger pieces, but you can also use ground sausage. Look for it in the meat section for a balanced flavor. You can also buy some extra sausage and make my stuffed peppers!
• Cheese tortellini: Found in the refrigerated pasta section, these cook quickly and add a cheesy bite. I like Buitoni 3 cheese tortellini, but I also enjoy Rana brand’s 5 cheese tortellini. I couldn’t find the Buitoni brand at Walmart, only at my local grocery stores.
• Heavy cream: Provides the soup with its creamy texture; half-and-half can be used as a lighter option.
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese: Offers a richer flavor compared to pre-grated cheese.
• Fresh parsley: Adds a fresh, herby note to the soup and is available in the produce section.

These tools and ingredients will help you create a flavorful and easily prepared soup.

Here are some alternative ingredients for this recipe:

• Italian mild sausage: You can use turkey sausage or chicken sausage for a lighter option.
• Heavy whipping cream: Use half-and-half or whole milk for a less rich soup.
• Refrigerated cheese tortellini: If you can’t find refrigerated tortellini, try dried or frozen, but remember to adjust the cooking times.
• Fresh spinach: You can swap it with kale or Swiss chard for a different texture and flavor.
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese: You can use pre-grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano for a similar taste.

These substitutes may slightly change the result, but feel free to experiment with them and see what works best for you.

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Hope you love this easy, filling soup. This sausage tortellini soup with spinach is perfect in fall and winter, but we also love it in early spring when schedules are busy, and spinach is ready in the garden.

With its rich flavors and hearty ingredients, it’ll surely become a family favorite. Give it a try and enjoy a cozy, delicious dinner with your loved ones.