Spicy Sausage Soup with Tortellini

Name: Spicy Sausage Soup with Tortellini
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings (3 quarts).
Ingredients: 2 cartons (32 ounces each) chicken broth; 1 pound bulk hot or mild Italian sausage; 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted or Italian diced tomatoes; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 3 cups fresh spinach, thinly sliced

This soup is such a family treasure, both my daughters asked for the recipe when they moved out on their own. I cook the tortellini separately, but you can let it plump up in the soup broth, too. —Cynthia Krakowiak, Langhorne, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

2 cartons (32 ounces each) chicken broth
1 pound bulk hot or mild Italian sausage
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted or Italian diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 cups fresh spinach, thinly sliced

Directions

In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring broth to a boil. Carefully drop sausage by heaping teaspoonfuls into boiling broth. Add tortellini, tomatoes and Italian seasoning; return to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until sausage is cooked through and pasta is tender. Stir in spinach until wilted. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 304 calories, 19g fat (6g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 1696mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.

Originally published as Spicy Tortellini Soup in Simple & Delicious February/March 2015

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dlaltizer

Feb 3, 2018

Simple and easy to make. Loved it!
Jarvisfamily

Jan 16, 2018

I make this soup with hot sausage and chicken tortellini. Makes a delicious dinner to warm you up on a cold day. The leftovers are great for lunch.
czartoryp

Nov 17, 2017

We enjoyed the soup. I put twice as much tortellini in it, added 1/4 c Parmesan cheese, and 1/2 tsp of garlic salt. It was delicious. I had used Italian sausage that was sweet, next time I would use the spicy one.
subiwan

Dec 20, 2016

I used 2 cans of tomatoes & added some diced carrots & onion. Substituted kale for the spinach & added some garlic. Sprinkled with parmesan cheese to serve. Easy and delicious!
TheDirtMama

Aug 25, 2015

Really tasty and simple. Great for a quick dinner. Made it 3 times now!
bjsilve0

May 21, 2015

Flavor great, easy, fast and freezable.
PatLagace

Jan 27, 2015

Just add some crusty bread and you have a quick, delicious meal. It really does take only 1/2 hour!
Troi

Jan 19, 2015

Excellent base. Add onion, garlic, salt, pepper, a little basil. Sprinkle a little parmesan on top as well.
RLSM

Jan 19, 2015

Quick and easy. A filling meal and perfect when it's cold outside!
annrms

Jan 11, 2015

Delicious soup...easy to make! I added a chopped onion to the pot, and I sauteed the sausage instead of dropping bits into the soup. I will definitely make this again. Thank you Cynthia!