This creamy sausage tortellini soup is the ultimate comfort food. Packed with savory Italian sausage, tender tortellini, fresh greens, and a creamy broth, it’s the perfect meal for chilly nights or busy weeknights. Quick, satisfying, and so delicious!
1package (9-ounce)cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
4cupsfresh spinach (or kale, roughly chopped)
1can (14.5-ounce)crushed tomatoes
1/4cupParmesan cheese, grated (for serving)
to tastesalt
to tasteblack pepper
optionalred pepper flakes (for heat)
Instructions
Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it into crumbles, until browned and fully cooked. Remove any excess grease if necessary.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and crushed tomatoes. Stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the tortellini and cook according to package instructions, usually 5–7 minutes, until tender.
Reduce heat and add the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Add the spinach or kale and cook for 1–2 minutes, until wilted.
Season with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes to taste. Ladle into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese.