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Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup

creamy sausage tortellini soup
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Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup is a rich, hearty one-pot meal featuring spicy Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, sweet potatoes, spinach, and a velvety cream-based broth. This comforting dish is perfect for busy weeknights and is ready in under 45 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 oz spicy Italian sausage, crumbled and casings removed
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (regular or smoked)
  • 1 large sweet potato (or 2 small), peeled and cubed
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 6 cups water
  • 8 oz refrigerated three-cheese tortellini
  • 4 oz fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 4 tablespoons fresh thyme (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large, high-sided pot over medium heat.
  2. Add crumbled sausage and cook for 5–7 minutes until browned; drain grease.
  3. Sprinkle sausage with Italian seasoning and paprika; stir to combine.
  4. Add sweet potatoes, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste. Sauté for 2–3 minutes.
  5. Pour in 6 cups of water. Stir well to dissolve the tomato paste. Bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
  7. Add tortellini to the pot, cover, and cook for 10 minutes or according to package instructions.
  8. Stir in spinach until wilted, about 1–2 minutes.
  9. Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream.
  10. Season with salt and additional red pepper flakes to taste.
  11. Top with fresh thyme before serving.

Notes

  • Use half-and-half or coconut milk instead of heavy cream for a lighter or dairy-free option.
  • Kale or Swiss chard can replace spinach.
  • Substitute sweet potatoes with butternut squash or carrots if desired.
  • Use gnocchi, agnolotti, or ravioli as alternatives to tortellini.
  • Freeze soup without cream and tortellini; add those fresh when reheating.

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