One-Pot Sausage Tortellini Soup
This easy One-Pot Sausage Tortellini Soup combines savory Italian sausage, tender tortellini, fresh spinach, and Parmesan in a flavorful broth. Best of all, it's ready in just 22 minutes!
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
- dutch oven or large stockpot
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 package refrigerated tortellini (9 ounces), any variety
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach chopped
- finely shredded Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, about 6 minutes.1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.2 teaspoons garlic, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon or spatula to loosen the browned bits.6 cups chicken broth
- Bring the broth to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook according to the package directions, about 6 minutes.1 package refrigerated tortellini
- Stir in the spinach. Remove the pot from the heat and let it stand until the spinach wilts, about 5 minutes.3 cups fresh baby spinach
- Top with finely shredded Parmesan cheese and serve.finely shredded Parmesan cheese
Notes
🥡 Storage
- Store leftover sausage tortellini soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The tortellini will continue to absorb some of the broth as it sits.
♨️ Reheating
- Reheat individual portions in the microwave or warm the soup in a saucepan on the stovetop until heated through.
❄️ Freezing
- Pasta can become softer after freezing and thawing, so this soup is best enjoyed fresh or refrigerated.
- If you're intentionally making the soup ahead to freeze, the better option is to freeze the soup base without the tortellini and add freshly cooked tortellini when serving.
💡 Tips for Best Results
- Brown the sausage thoroughly to build flavor before adding the broth. Be sure to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the stockpot when adding the chicken broth.
- Cook your tortellini according to its package directions since cooking times vary by brand and filling.
🍳 Alternate Cooking Methods
I recommend the stovetop method for this recipe. Since the entire soup takes only 22 minutes and the tortellini cooks very quickly, a slow cooker doesn't offer much benefit. The stovetop also gives you better control over the texture of the tortellini.♻️ Leftovers
- Because the tortellini absorbs broth as it sits, leftover soup may be thicker. If needed, add a little additional broth when reheating to bring it back to a soupier consistency.
📝 Notes
- Frozen tortellini can be used. Adjust the cooking time according to the package directions.
- Ravioli or another pasta can replace the tortellini.
- Omit the red pepper flakes for a milder flavor.
- If using hot Italian sausage, you can omit the red pepper flakes.
- Serve with buttered bread and a side salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 1217mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1081IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2mg
