Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup

Name: Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings (2 quarts).
Cuisine: Asian Appetizers, Asian Soups, Indian Recipes
Ingredients: 3/4 pound Italian turkey sausage links, 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

This is my favorite tortellini 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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Ingredients

3/4 pound Italian turkey sausage links, 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 5-8 minutes or until almost tender, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; add the spinach, basil, pepper and pepper flakes. Cook 2-3 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted and tortellini are tender. Serve with cheese if desired.
Freeze option: Place individual portions of cooled soup in freezer containers and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary.

Test Kitchen Tips

In Europe, Parmigiano-Reggiano and Parmesan are considered the same cheese. But in the U.S., Parmesan is a generic term that may not come from Italy’s Parmigiano-Reggiano region. Using the authentic Italian cheese (in a lesser amount than the original’s ½ cup) ensures a cheesy richness in the makeover with less fat and calories.

Using baby spinach saves prep time because you don’t have to remove the tough stems of mature spinach. Some people prefer baby spinach’s tender texture in salads.

Check out all of our soup recipes for more great ideas.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 203 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 878mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 16g protein.

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Ramona

Dec 20, 2019

Love this soup!
Gary

Dec 1, 2019

Excellent, hearty, and easy to make. I added a "dash" of red peppers as directed and it was enough that I will be a bit lighter on my dash next time, it doesn't take much to flavor the soup. Obviously, that is a matter of taste. Definitely one I will make again.
Patrick

Nov 25, 2019

Pure comfort food, purely perfection. I chose all fresh organic ingredients and used spicy chicken sausage. I seved this soup with some warm buttered Italian bread.
Mary

Nov 24, 2019

Wonderful Soup very tasty
patty

Nov 20, 2019

WE LOVE THIS SOUP I HAVE MADE THIS PLENTY OF TIMES
Sandy

Nov 12, 2019

Simple, easy and fabulous flavor!!! I made it per the recipe and wouldn't change a thing. It was hearty and flavorful - could not stop eating it! Shared with a friend - will put this in the favorites book!! Serving suggestion - good warm crusty bread with roasted garlic and a glass of red wine!!!!
Jody

Oct 27, 2019

Simple and quick and very tasty. I would use regular chicken broth instead of reduced sodium. It was good using the reduced sodium broth but just a little better after I added some salt.
mollie

Oct 25, 2019

Husband and I love this recipe. Easy to make!
mrscessna

Oct 20, 2019

I love this! It's tasty and easy. Just right for a light meal.
Marina

Oct 14, 2019

Absolutely love this! It was also actually easy to make. No hidden steps in between the other steps to prepare food for cooking. Used pre-chopped container of onion, and pre-minced garlic to make this even faster with no chopping. Made exactly per recipe (using sweet italian sausage) -- no swapping out water for more chicken broth, and it was perfect. If I had made that swap, as some readers did, it would have been too potent for our taste. Recipe perfect as is.

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