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Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup

A cozy and hearty soup featuring savory Italian sausage, tender tortellini, and a vibrant medley of vegetables in a rich broth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy) Use based on your preference
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 each bell pepper, diced (any color)
  • 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes Canned is perfect
  • 1 cup fresh tortellini Choose cheese or spinach flavored
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • to taste salt and pepper
Optional Garnishes
  • to taste fresh basil
  • to taste grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large pot over medium heat, crumble and brown the Italian sausage until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Add the diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the pot. Sauté until the onion turns translucent, around 3-4 minutes.
  3. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and add the diced tomatoes. Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Raise the heat and bring the pot to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
  5. Toss in the tortellini and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the tortellini is tender.
  6. Add the fresh spinach or kale and cook until just wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped basil and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. When reheating, add extra broth or water as needed.