Description
Autumn Tortellini Soup with Sausage is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty soup features savory Italian sausage, tender tortellini, and a medley of vibrant seasonal vegetables simmered in a flavorful broth. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Each warm spoonful offers a delightful experience that will wrap you in comfort this fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (or chicken sausage)
- 8 oz fresh cheese tortellini
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano and basil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil. Saut? chopped onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Push aside the aromatics and brown the sausage for about 5 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
- Stir in sliced carrots and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add tortellini and cook until they float (about 3-4 minutes). Stir in spinach last minute to wilt.
- Season with Italian herbs, salt, and pepper before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg