Description
Hearty Sausage Tortellini Soup brings Italian comfort directly to your kitchen with rich, savory flavors. Warm pasta, tender sausage, and aromatic herbs combine in a soul-satisfying bowl that welcomes you home with each delicious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Pasta:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) spicy Italian sausage
- 8 ounces (227 grams) three-cheese tortellini (refrigerated)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 large sweet potato (or 2 small), peeled and cubed
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 ounces (113 grams) fresh spinach
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika (regular or smoked)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 6 cups water
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons fresh thyme
Instructions
- Warm a spacious, deep pot with olive oil over medium-high temperature, ensuring an even heat distribution.
- Crumble the sausage into the pot and sauté until achieving a rich, golden-brown color, stirring consistently to prevent sticking.
- Eliminate excess fat by carefully draining the rendered grease from the browned sausage.
- Incorporate Italian seasoning, paprika, diced sweet potato, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste, mixing thoroughly to blend flavors and coat ingredients evenly.
- Pour water into the pot, bringing the mixture to a rolling boil while whisking to completely dissolve the tomato paste and integrate all seasonings.
- Reduce heat to a gentle simmer, cover the pot, and allow the ingredients to meld together, cooking for approximately 15 minutes until sweet potatoes reach a tender consistency.
- Gently add tortellini to the simmering liquid, continuing to cook for 8 to 10 minutes or according to package guidelines for optimal pasta texture.
- Introduce fresh spinach leaves, stirring until they wilt and become vibrant green, then remove the pot from heat source.
- Finish the soup by stirring in heavy cream (236 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces), and adjust seasoning with salt and additional red pepper flakes to taste.
- Garnish with delicate fresh thyme sprigs, serving immediately to preserve the soup’s optimal temperature and flavor profile.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes to suit personal spice preferences.
- Sweet potatoes provide nutritious, hearty texture and natural sweetness to balance savory sausage.
- Choose high-quality tortellini for best flavor and ensure it’s cooked al dente for perfect consistency.
- Fresh thyme adds bright, aromatic finish that elevates the overall soup complexity.
- One-pot meal offers quick preparation with minimal cleanup, ideal for weeknight dinners.
- Optional protein swap: Replace sausage with ground turkey or plant-based alternatives for versatility.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg