Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup with Sweet Potato and Spinach
This creamy sausage tortellini soup is packed with sweet potato and spinach for a comforting and nutritious meal. It’s a hearty and flavorful soup that’s perfect for a chilly evening.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage, removed from casings
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Remove sausage from the pot and set aside.
- Add sweet potato and onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add tortellini and cook according to package directions, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Return sausage to the pot. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer for a few minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
For a spicier soup, use hot Italian sausage. You can also add other vegetables like carrots or celery.