Sausage Tortellini Soup Recipe

Introduction

This Sausage Tortellini Soup is the perfect comfort meal for busy nights. It’s rich, hearty, and full of flavor thanks to Italian sausage, tender cheese tortellini, aromatic herbs, and fire-roasted tomatoes. Finished with fresh greens and Parmesan, this cozy soup comes together quickly but tastes like it simmered all day. It’s a warm, satisfying bowl the whole family will love!

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground Italian sausage

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon dried basil

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1 teaspoon dried parsley

• ½ teaspoon dried thyme

• 2 pinches red pepper flakes

• 2 cups low-sodium beef broth

• 1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste

• 1 (14.5-oz) can fire-roasted tomatoes

• 4 cups vegetable broth or low-sodium chicken broth

• 10 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini

• 3 cups arugula or spinach

• Grated Parmesan cheese

• Fresh thyme (optional)

• Fresh basil (optional)

Instructions

1. Brown the sausage:
   In a Dutch oven or stockpot, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat. When it’s halfway browned, add the chopped onion. Continue cooking until the sausage is fully browned and the onion is softened.

2. Add the aromatics:
   Reduce heat to low. Add the garlic, basil, oregano, parsley, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook for 1 minute.

3. Build the broth:
   In a small bowl, whisk the tomato paste with about ½ cup of beef broth.
   Add this mixture to the pot along with the remaining beef broth, vegetable (or chicken) broth, and fire-roasted tomatoes.

4. Simmer:
   Bring the soup to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer.

5. Cook the tortellini:
   Add the cheese tortellini and simmer for 10–15 minutes, or until they reach your desired tenderness.

6. Finish the soup:
   Remove from heat. Stir in the arugula or spinach until wilted.
   Season with salt and pepper to taste.

7. Serve:
   Ladle into bowls and top each serving with 1–2 tablespoons of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish with fresh thyme or basil if desired.

Conclusion

This Sausage Tortellini Soup is a delicious one-pot meal that brings comfort and flavor to the table in under an hour. It’s hearty, customizable, and perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy weekends. Enjoy it fresh, and savor the leftovers — they’re even better the next day!

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