Autumn Sausage Tortellini Soup with Spinach
Autumn Sausage Tortellini Soup with Spinach is a comforting bowl filled with the rich flavors of Italian sausage, tender tortellini, and nutritious spinach. Perfect for cozy dinners or chilly evenings, this hearty soup warms the soul and invites conversation around the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 8 oz fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant (3-4 minutes).
- Add crumbled Italian sausage; cook until browned (about 5 minutes), breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
- Stir in diced carrots and herbs; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any bits from the bottom; bring to a simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions (3-5 minutes) until tender.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted (about 1 minute). Adjust seasoning if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg