Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup Recipe

Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup Recipe
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100% would make again

“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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  • 6 Servings
  • Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min.

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 and stir 2 minutes longer. Add the broth, water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
  • Stir in 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).

Nutrition 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.

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

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Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup Recipe

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Reviewed on Jan. 07, 2010 by d2check

This soup is delicious! I will definitely make it again. I used loose hot, italian sausage that was surprisingly lean, because my husband loves spicy food, and I left out the pepper flakes. Next time I will try it with a different sausage just for a change, but this recipe is a keeper!

Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2009 by Ambular0212

I LOVE this recipe! To add a little flair to it by adding 4oz of fat free cream cheese and a cap full of Mrs. Dash HOT seasoning

Reviewed on Dec. 07, 2009 by dolcevita

This recipe is so simple and absolutely deliciouos. My family loved it. I will definitely be adding it to my regular recipe rotation.

Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2009 by EagerToLearn

This is the first time, I've written a review...but it is also the first time I've felt compelled to! This is very tasty, for the amount of time and effort that is put into making the recipe. Very easy to make!!!

I don't even like spinach...but this soup is soooo good!!

I used sausage mince, in place of the Italian turkey sausage links, as this is what I had on hand.

This was excellent and I will definitely be making this again!! Well done!

Reviewed on Nov. 06, 2009 by MARY BEARD

My husband and I both agree this was delicious. Next time I will make a double batch so I can share it with family. Thank you MMB

Reviewed on Nov. 06, 2009 by JenVaughn

I tripled this recipe to feed our Bible study group and it was a hit!! I loved the mix of flavors. It was easy to make and we will be having it again soon. A great way to end a rainy day!

Reviewed on Nov. 04, 2009 by kaysrice

I made this last night and doubled the recipe, hoping to have leftovers. No such luck! My family loved this soup and said it's a keeper!

Reviewed on Nov. 04, 2009 by Cindrak

I used some bulk pork sausage that I had on hand, but I think I will try it with some bulk turkey Italian seasoned sausage to get the benefit of the lower calories. We really enjoyed the soup, and yes, I'll make it again! I served it with my home made Artisan bread with rosemary seasoning. Yum!

Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2009 by Brendat4

This is one of our favorite soups! My husband and I fight over the leftovers and the kids love the tortellini and they even eat some of the spinach--I love that it is good for us too!

Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2009 by starvingmusician

Wow... so easy, so flavorful. It's on my list to repeat soon.

Omitted the pepper flakes and used hot Italian sausage instead, like a couple of other posters did.

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