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    Published: Mar 2, 2021 · Modified: Feb 17, 2023 by Jeremy Klae · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

    Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup

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    This Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup is one of my favorite recipes. It transcends all seasons, making it great year-round. The flavors from the Homemade Italian Sausage combined with the creaminess and textures all work perfectly together. Plus, it can be ready in about an hour, so it's not too time-consuming to make as a weeknight meal.

    Italian Sausage and Tortellini soup served in a red soup bowl.
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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    This Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup isn't too heavy but definitely has all the comfort food flavor. Plus, it's pretty and delicious enough for guests but easy enough for a busy weeknight. Serve this with Fresh Baked Rosemary Bread, and you have a full meal!

    Ingredients

    Meat: Homemade Spicy Ground Italian Sausage is the way to go for this recipe (See Expert Tips). If you love Italian Sausage as much as I do, check out this Homemade Stuffing Recipe!

    Pasta: I prefer Cheese Tortellini in this soup, but of course, there are different kinds. Choose whichever you think will suit your preference best.

    Vegetables: Yellow Onions, Baby Spinach, and Sliced White Mushrooms will be all that you need.

    Liquids: You'll need Red Wine, Heavy Cream, and Beef Stock/Broth.

    Herbs and Spices: Fresh Rosemary and Minced Garlic are all it will take to add extra flavor to this soup.

    Extras: You'll need Cream Cheese to add during cooking.

    See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    In a 6.75qt Dutch Oven, begin by browning the Italian sausage. Once that's cooked through, add the onions, sautéing until translucent. Next, mix in the garlic and cook until it becomes fragrant.

    Add the red wine and rosemary, stirring to combine, and fully cover the Italian sausage mixture. Next, add the broth and mushrooms, then bring the pot to a boil.

    Add the cream cheese, cream, and tortellini, stirring to combine, and cook for 6-7 minutes. Toss in the spinach, cover, reduce the heat, and simmer until the spinach is wilted.

    Lastly, dish up the bowls and garnish with freshly shredded parmesan, crushed red pepper, and salt to taste.

    Serve with warm, crusty bread and butter on the side for dipping.

    Expert Tips

    • If you'd rather save time and not make your Italian Sausage, store-bought ground Italian Sausage will work just fine.
    • I like serving this soup with freshly grated parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper.

    Recipe FAQs

    What is Tortellini soup made of?

    Tortellini soup is made of a creamy wine base with spicy Italian sausage, spinach, mushrooms, and cheese tortellini.

    What to serve with tortellini soup for dinner?

    Tortellini soup pairs very well with rustic rosemary bread, crusty rolls, garlic bread, breadsticks, salad, crushed red pepper, and parmesan cheese.

    What meat goes well with tortellini?

    Tortellini pairs perfectly with Italian sausage. Ground Italian sausage works particularly well in tortellini soup, while linked Italian sausage is preferred when serving tortellini with a pasta sauce.

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    📖 Recipe

    Two bowls of Italian sausage soup with tortellini, fresh basil, and a dutch oven full of soup.

    Homemade Italian Sausage & Tortellini Soup

    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Main
    Cuisine: American, Italian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 707kcal
    Author: Jeremy Klae

    Ingredients

    • 2 lbs Italian Sausage
    • 2 Small Yellow Onions
    • 1 Cup Red Wine
    • 1 Cup Heavy Cream
    • 10 Cups Beef Broth
    • 1 Sprig Fresh Rosemary
    • 2 tablespoon Minced Garlic
    • 8 Oz Cream Cheese
    • 24 Oz Cheese Tortellini
    • 8 Oz Fresh Baby Spinach
    • 20 Oz Fresh Sliced White Mushrooms

    Instructions

    • Brown the Italian Sausage.
    • Add Onions and Cook until translucent.
    • Add Garlic and mix in until fragrant.
    • Add Wine and Rosemary stirring to cover the sausage and onion.
    • Add Broth and Mushrooms and bring to a boil.
    • Add Cream Cheese, Cream, and Tortellini, Stir to combine and cook for about 6-7 minutes.
    • Add Spinach, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until spinach is wilted.
    • Serve garnished with freshly shredded parmesan, crushed red pepper, and hot buttered crusty bread.
    • ENJOY!

    Notes

    • If you'd rather save time and not make your Italian Sausage, store-bought ground Italian Sausage will work just fine.
    • I like serving this soup with freshly grated parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 707kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 2664mg | Potassium: 895mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 3641IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 251mg | Iron: 15mg
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