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    Home » Recipes » Soups and Stews » Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup

    By Amy · Published: Sep 27, 2021 · Updated: Sep 27, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy 10 Comments

    Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup

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    Italian Sausage and Tortellini soup with spinach is a quick, easy, and satisfying one pot meal.  It’s prepared in just 30 minutes and bursting with flavor!

    Overhead view of Italian sausage and tortellini soup with spinach in a white bowl.

    I’m welcoming the arrival of soup season with open arms and celebrating with a big bowl of this cozy tortellini soup. This recipe is about as stress-free as it gets when it comes to getting a homemade dinner on the table quickly. 

    This delicious soup is full of cheese tortellini, sausage and spinach in a savory broth with diced tomatoes. You will LOVE it!

    Ingredients Notes

    Ingredients needed to make tortellini soup on a white marble surface.
    • Italian sausage – I typically use mild or sweet in this recipe, but feel free to use hot sausage if that’s what you prefer.
    • Tortellini – This recipe calls for refrigerated cheese tortellini.
    • Spinach – A five ounce package is the perfect amount for this soup!
    • Garlic
    • Yellow onion
    • Chicken broth
    • Canned diced tomatoes
    • Bay leaf
    • Italian seasoning – feel free to adjust the amount to your personal preference.
    • Black pepper
    • Parmesan cheese – optional garnish (but I highly recommend it!). 

    How to make Sausage Tortellini Soup

    Following is a brief overview – please see the recipe card for full detailed instructions.

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    1. Cook sausage, onion and garlic in a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium high heat.  Drain off fat.
    2. Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, pepper and bay leaf.  Bring to a boil. 
    3. Add tortellini and return to a boil.  Cook until tortellini is almost tender, stirring occasionally.
    4. Reduce heat, add spinach and stir to combine.  Cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until spinach is wilted and tortellini is tender.
    Overhead view of sausage and tortellini soup in a white Dutch oven with a ladle.

    Number of Servings

    This recipe yields about nine cups of soup, so I’d say this is four to six servings (totally dependent upon your family’s appetite!). 

    Front view of a white bowl of tortellini soup with spinach and sausage.

    Enjoy!

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    Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup

    A hearty and comforting soup packed with Italian sausage, spinach and cheese tortellini.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: Italian sausage and tortellini soup
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Author: Amy

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound Italian sausage hot, mild or sweet
    • 1 ½ cups chopped yellow onion
    • 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
    • 1 (32 ounce) container chicken broth 4 cups
    • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes undrained
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
    • 1 (5 ounce) package fresh baby spinach
    • ¼ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese optional garnish

    Instructions

    • Cook sausage and onions in a 6 quart Dutch oven or soup pot over medium high heat, crumbling sausage with a wooden spoon while it is cooking. Cook until sausage is browned, no longer pink and fully cooked.
    • Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds), stirring constantly.
    • Drain off excess fat.
    • Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes with juices, Italian seasoning, black pepper and bay leaf. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
    • Add tortellini and return to a boil. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, or until tortellini is almost tender, stirring occasionally.
    • Reduce heat to medium low and add spinach. Stir to combine. Cook an additional 2 minutes, or until spinach is wilted and tortellini is tender.
    • Remove and discard bay leaf.
    • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese when serving, if desired.

    Notes

    Yields approximately 9 cups of soup.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 1564mg | Potassium: 768mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2418IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 211mg | Iron: 4mg

    If provided, nutritional info is a courtesy, is not guaranteed and should only be considered as a guideline.

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    1. cynthia says

      February 08, 2022 at 1:48 pm

      5 stars
      In the winter, I make this frequently as it goes together quickly and is very flavorful. It is one of my ‘go-to’ soups.

      Reply
    2. Joanne says

      October 02, 2021 at 3:17 pm

      Wonderful. To my raw Italian sausage I added some crushed red pepper and fennel the night before and put in the refrigerator until morning. I used tomatoes from my garden and put in a 1/4 cup of dried tomatoes I had in the freezer. This is my favorite soup.

      Reply
    3. Whit says

      September 29, 2021 at 4:38 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious!!

      Reply
    4. Mona says

      January 18, 2019 at 3:40 pm

      This soup is the best!
      Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        January 19, 2019 at 10:36 am

        Thank you so much, Mona! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Marilyn says

      December 06, 2018 at 2:59 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve made this soup several times and is a winner everytime. This soup is an easy two thumbs up 5 stars recipe.
      Making it again tonight!

      Reply
    6. Betty says

      October 21, 2016 at 8:10 am

      Made this last night and it was great!!! I used bulk sausage (think breakfast), but figure Italian sausage would work equally well. Having it again tonight, it’s that good! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        October 24, 2016 at 3:16 pm

        Thanks so much, Betty… I’m so glad you enjoyed it! This soup freezes well, too!

        Reply
    7. Karly says

      October 18, 2016 at 9:15 am

      YUM! I love tortellini soups… they just add the right amount of heartiness to a soup that makes it perfect for fall and winter dinners. I’ve gotta try this recipe!

      Reply
      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        October 18, 2016 at 2:03 pm

        Thanks so much, Karly! This is my new favorite soup! 🙂

        Reply

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