Creamy Tortellini Soup

Creamy tortellini soup is loaded with sausage, tomatoes, cream, & tons of Italian flavor. It’s hearty enough for a meal, makes a big pot, & is easy to make!

Course Soup

Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean

Keyword Creamy Tortellini Soup, Creamy Tortellini Soup Recipe, How Do I Make Creamy Tortellini Soup, How To Make Creamy Tortellini Soup

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 42

Total Time 52

Servings - 6 servings

Calories 922kcal

Author Kathleen

Ingredients

1 pound Italian sausage
1 cup onion, minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 cups carrots, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
32 ounces beef broth
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 bay leaf
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 (10-ounces) container fresh cheese tortellini
1/2 cup heavy cream
6 ounces fresh spinach
1/4 cup fresh julienned basil

Instructions

Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute Italian sausage, crumbling with a wooden spoon, until sausage is no longer pink. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; set aside. Pour off and discard all but 2 tablespoons of pan drippings (if you don't have enough fat in the pan, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil).
Reduce the heat to medium and add onion, garlic, carrots, salt, and black pepper. Saute, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are softened but not browned, about 6-7 minutes. Add the Italian seasoning and rosemary and continue to cook until herbs are fragrant about 1 minute.
Stir in beef broth, tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, bay leaf, and Parmesan cheese. Add the sausage back to the pot. Bring soup to a boil then reduce heat immediately and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced and slightly thickened, about 20 minutes.
Add tortellini and continue to cook for 5-7 minutes. Stir in cream and heat through. Stir in spinach and basil, adjust seasoning and serve.

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