Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup Recipe

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This is my favorite soup recipe. It's quick to fix on a busy night and full of healthy, tasty ingredients. It originally called for spicy sausage links, but I've found that turkey sausage, or even ground turkey breast, is just as good. —Tracy Fasnacht, Irwin, Pennsylvania

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Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 3 Italian turkey sausage links (4 ounces each), casings removed
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1-3/4 cups water
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
  • 2-1/4 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Dash crushed red pepper flakes
  • Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

  • Crumble sausage into a Dutch oven; add onion. Cook and stir over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
  • Add tortellini; return to a boil. Cook for 7-9 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; add the spinach, basil, pepper and pepper flakes. Cook 2-3 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted. Serve with cheese if desired. Yield: 6 servings (2 quarts).

Nutritional Facts 1-1/3 cups (calculated without cheese) equals 203 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 40 mg cholesterol, 878 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 16 g protein.

Originally published as Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup in Healthy Cooking October/November 2008, p33

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Reviewed on Feb. 09, 2012 by laurenph31

Heck yes, I would make this again! This soup is absolutely delicious...may have just become the favorite.


Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2012 by robbinthornton

This family favorite is requested often. I usually follow the recipe as written, but have substituted bulk sausage, frozen tortellini or frozen spinach based on what I have on hand


Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2012 by robbinthornton

This family favorite is requested often - I usually follow the recipe as written, but have substituted bulk sausage, frozen tortellini or frozen spinach based on what I have on hand


Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2012 by christinem0616

My whole family loved this! Fantastic flavor!


Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2012 by slbros

Wonderful recipe! The whole family loved it.


Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2012 by jkoletsos

I make this soup at least once a month. My family loves it. I have shared this with my "recipe club" at work and everybody who has made it loves it.


Reviewed on Jan. 06, 2012 by katieleigh3508

I made this soup for dinner tonight, and it is awesome!! I subbed kale for the spinach (personal taste) with delicious results. Definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Reviewed on Jan. 06, 2012 by sajcjlc

This soup was delicious just as written. I did not make any changes. It had great flavor our whole family liked


Reviewed on Jan. 05, 2012 by asheaa

The soup has become a family favorite- I have introduced it to many family & co-workers who all have returned with rave reviews!


Reviewed on Jan. 03, 2012 by Elaine Fallat

HAVE BEEN MAKING THIS FOR YEARS ALMOST IDENTICAL TO GRANDMAS RECIPE!

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