Description
Hearty sausage tortellini soup brings comfort straight from Italian kitchens, combining rich flavors and satisfying textures. Homemade warmth fills your bowl with savory goodness, inviting you to savor each delicious spoonful of this soul-warming meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound mild or spicy beef sausage, without casings
Vegetables:
- 3 large carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, diced finely
- 1 celery rib, finely chopped
- 2 cups chopped fresh spinach (optional)
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 3 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- 798 ml (28 ounces) can of diced tomatoes
- 1 cup sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Pasta and Topping:
- 250 grams (approx. 3 cups) fresh cheese tortellini
- Parmesan cheese (for topping, optional)
- Parsley (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and crumble beef sausage, cooking until deeply browned and fragmented, approximately 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Incorporate diced carrots, onions, and celery into the pot, sautéing until onions become translucent and vegetables soften, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Introduce Italian seasoning, minced garlic, salt, and pepper, stirring briefly to activate spice oils and enhance the soup’s fundamental flavor profile.
- Stream chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce into the mixture, stirring thoroughly. Elevate heat to generate a robust simmer, then reduce temperature, cover, and allow ingredients to harmonize for 15 minutes.
- Delicately fold cheese tortellini into the simmering liquid, covering and cooking for 5-6 minutes until pasta reaches tender consistency without becoming waterlogged.
- For added vibrancy, gently fold fresh spinach into the soup, allowing leaves to wilt instantaneously while maintaining their brilliant green color.
- Ladle soup into serving bowls, garnishing with freshly grated parmesan and chopped parsley to elevate the presentation and introduce complementary herbaceous notes.
Notes
- Select high-quality sausage with robust flavor to elevate the soup’s overall taste profile.
- Consider using lean ground sausage to reduce excess fat and create a healthier version of the dish.
- Quickly chop vegetables uniformly to ensure consistent cooking and balanced texture throughout the soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg