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A comforting close-up of a person holding a white bowl of creamy tomato tortellini soup, garnished with cheese and parsley, on a marble surface.

Delicious Creamy Tortellini Soup

A comforting and flavorful soup featuring Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, and fresh spinach in a rich, creamy broth, perfect for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 518 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Stockpot
  • Stirring utensil

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground mild Italian sausage
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 2 large carrots peeled and diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seed crushed or chopped
  • one 6-oz. can tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6–7 cups chicken broth
  • 14 oz. refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 2 cups half and half or heavy cream
  • 1 handful chopped fresh spinach
  • Parmesan and fresh parsley for serving

Instructions
 

Steps

  • Cook sausage in a large stockpot until browned, breaking it into pieces. Add diced onion, celery, and carrot, then sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in minced garlic, spices, and tomato paste; sauté for 3-5 minutes until fragrant, stirring often to prevent burning.
  • Pour in dry white wine and cook for a few minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, then gradually add chicken broth and combine. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add half and half or heavy cream and bring to a low simmer. Stir in tortellini and spinach, cooking until the tortellini is al dente according to package directions. Serve with fresh parsley and Parmesan.

Notes

Serve this hearty soup with a sprinkle of fresh Parmesan and chopped parsley. It pairs wonderfully with crusty cheese bread for dipping.