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Autumn Tortellini Soup with Sausage

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A warm and hearty autumn soup featuring Italian sausage, tender vegetables, and cheesy tortellini, perfect for chilly evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (9 oz) package cheese tortellini
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it’s browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
  3. Stir in the diced onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and cubed butternut squash. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and sprinkle in the dried thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it cook for 15 minutes, or until the veggies are tender.
  5. Add the cheese tortellini to the pot and cook according to package instructions, usually about 5-7 minutes, until the tortellini are tender.
  6. Fold in the baby spinach, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

Feel free to use turkey sausage for a lighter option or frozen butternut squash if you’re in a pinch. To maximize flavor, brown the sausage deeply.

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