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creamy tortellini soup

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Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

Creamy tortellini soup is pure heavenly comfort. It features Italian sausage, vegetables, tomatoes, and cheese tortellini in a creamy tomato base, seasoned with Italian herbs and fresh Parmesan cheese. Quick and easy creamy tortellini soup is made with plenty of flavor from Italian sausage, onions, celery, carrots, spinach, and cheese tortellini in a rich and creamy tomato based broth.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For creamy tortellini soup

  • 1 lb
    ground sweet or mild Italian sausage
  • 1 md
    onion, chopped
  • 2 stalk
    celery, chopped
  • 2 lg
    carrots, chopped
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp
    Italian seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 4 c
    low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 can
    fire roasted tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 3 Tbsp
    tomato paste
  • 9 oz
    refrigerated three cheese tortellini (see notes)
  • 4 c
    fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2 c
    heavy cream
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese, to garnish
  • chopped fresh parsley or basil, to garnish

How To Make creamy tortellini soup

  • 1
    Brown the Italian sausage over medium heat in a large Dutch oven or pot. After about 3 minutes, add the onions, celery, and carrots and continue cooking until the sausage is browned and the onions and celery are tender.
  • 2
    Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1 minute while stirring constantly. Remove all but 2 tablespoons of excess grease. Sprinkle in the flour and continue cooking for 2 minutes while stirring.
  • 3
    Stir in the vegetable broth, fire-roasted tomatoes, and tomato paste. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and cook until the carrots are fork-tender.
  • 4
    Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the cheese tortellini. Cook for 2-3 minutes for fresh tortellini, 3-5 minutes for frozen tortellini, or 10-11 minutes for dried tortellini. Add the spinach and continue cooking until the spinach wilts and tortellini are tender.
  • 5
    Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the cream. Season to taste with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley or basil.
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