Sausage Tortellini Soup with Spinach
A comforting autumn soup packed with sweet potatoes, rich cream, and three-cheese tortellini, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz three-cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cream
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 lb sausage (Italian recommended)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped garlic and diced sweet potatoes; sauté until softened.
- Incorporate the sausage, cooking until it’s beautifully browned.
- Add the fresh spinach, stirring until it wilts down.
- Toss in the three-cheese tortellini, cream, and broth, and bring everything to a boil.
- Lower the heat and let the soup simmer for about 15-20 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy every spoonful!
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute turkey sausage. Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version. To enhance flavors, consider garnishing with grated Parmesan or chili flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg