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Soup, it’s what’s for dinner! In the cold winter months, it’s already dark before we sit down to eat dinner, and on those days, there’s just something comforting and cozy about a steaming hot bowl of soup. This Sausage and Tortellini Soup is everything I want this time of year.
Hearty, flavorful, and most importantly, this meal is easy! I make it using store-bought tortellini from Giovanni Rana, fresh baby spinach, ground sausage, plus a few pantry staples, and this whole dish comes together in a snap!
Sausage, Spinach and Tortellini Soup
Easy, healthy, and totally comforting, this soup is everything you want for dinner on a cold day!
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage mild or spicy
- 20 oz. Fresh Cheese Tortellini
- 1/4 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic
- 14 oz. diced tomatoes
- 48 oz. chicken broth
- 6-8 oz. baby spinach
- 2 tbsp. fresh parsley chopped, optional
- salt and pepper to taste
- crushed red pepper to taste, optional
Instructions
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Brown the sausage. In a large, heavy-bottomed stock pot, brown the sausage over medium heat, breaking apart as it cooks. Drain the excess grease — optional, but I prefer a less greasy broth.
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Add the onion & garlic. Finely chop the onion and garlic and stir them into the cooking sausage. Cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant.
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Add the broth & tomatoes. Pour the broth and tomatoes, stir, and bring to a simmer.
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Add the tortellini. Stir in the tortellini and cook together for about 3-4 minutes (fresh tortellini cooks very quickly, but if you’re using frozen, just cook according to the directions on the package).
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Add the spinach. Just before you’re ready to serve, stir in the baby spinach and cook together just until it’s gently wilted. You can do this one or two handfuls at a time, if that fits better in your pot.
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Serve. Season to taste with salt, pepper and crushed red pepper, if using. Divide the soup into bowls and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Sausage, Spinach and Tortellini Soup
Amount Per Serving (285 g)
Calories 284 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 58mg19%
Sodium 1409mg61%
Potassium 565mg16%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 3073IU61%
Vitamin C 33mg40%
Calcium 64mg6%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Please note that the nutritional information may vary depending on the specific brands of products used. We encourage everyone to check specific product labels in calculating the exact nutritional information.
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