Description
Cozy up with a bowl of Creamy Tuscan Tortellini Soup, the perfect dish for any occasion. This comforting soup features tender cheese tortellini in a rich and creamy tomato broth, packed with nutritious vegetables like spinach and beans. It’s a quick and easy meal that can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With its delightful blend of savory flavors from sun-dried tomatoes and fresh herbs, this soup is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb chicken or beef sausage
- 3 cups mirepoix veggies (3 stalks celery, 2 carrots, 1 small onion, all diced small)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 3 heaping tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 14.5oz can crushed tomatoes
- 10oz cheese tortellini
- 1 15oz can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups spinach, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese + more for serving
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Black pepper for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken or beef sausage and cook until browned, then set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté mirepoix veggies until softened. Add garlic, thyme, sun-dried tomatoes, and seasonings; stir for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken stock and crushed tomatoes; bring to a boil then simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Add tortellini and white beans; simmer until tortellini float.
- Stir in cooked sausage, spinach, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Serve hot with toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg