List of ingredients:
1 pound of Italian sausage (without the casing).
1 onion of medium size, finely diced.
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 cups of chicken broth
2 cups of thick cream
1 can of diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces) including the liquid.
1 bag (9 oz) of cheese-filled pasta (fresh or frozen)
2 cups of baby spinach (or kale, if desired)
1 teaspoon of dried basil
Half a teaspoon of dried oregano
1 small spoon of red pepper flakes (if desired, for a little spiciness)
Add salt and pepper according to your preference.
1 tablespoon of olive oil
Grated Parmesan cheese, to sprinkle on top.
Steps:
Make the sausage.
In a big pot or a large cooking pot, warm up 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat. Put the Italian sausage in the pan and cook it, stirring with a wooden spoon, until it turns brown and is fully cooked (around 5-7 minutes). Remove any extra grease.
Cook the vegetables in a pan with a little bit of oil.
Put the onion in the pot with the sausage and cook for 3-4 minutes until it becomes soft. Put the garlic in the pan and cook for 1 more minute until it smells good.
Include broth and tomatoes.
Add the chicken broth and diced tomatoes (with their juice). Add the basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if desired). Heat the mixture until it starts to gently bubble, then let it cook for 5 minutes so the flavors can blend.
Prepare the tortellini.
Put the cheese-filled pasta in the soup and cook for the time indicated on the package, which is typically 3-5 minutes for fresh pasta or 7-8 minutes for frozen pasta.
Put the cream and spinach.
Add the thick cream and young spinach. Allow the spinach to soften and cook for 2-3 minutes until the soup thickens and the spinach is soft.
Flavor to your liking:
Add salt and pepper to the soup according to your preference. If you want more spiciness, you can add more red pepper flakes.
To help or assist.
Put the soup in bowls and sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top. Serve with hard bread for dipping!
Try this delicious Sausage and Tortellini Soup! 🍲 This soup has a comforting broth, tasty sausage, creamy consistency, and soft tortellini that will keep you warm and full. Great for cold evenings or a meal with the family!
