Autumn Tortellini Soup with Savory Sausage
Warm up your chilly evenings with this delightful Autumn Tortellini Soup featuring savory sausage. This creamy, flavorful dish combines tender tortellini, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs in a rich broth, making it the perfect cozy meal for fall. Whether enjoyed solo or paired with crusty bread, each spoonful is a comforting hug that brings family and friends together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb fresh Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 8 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 medium carrots, sliced thinly
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add minced garlic and diced onion; sauté until softened.
- Stir in sliced carrots and diced celery; cook for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Push the vegetables aside and add crumbled sausage; brown thoroughly while breaking it up.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add fresh spinach; bring to a gentle boil.
- Add tortellini and cook per package instructions (usually 3-5 minutes), then reduce heat and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like basil or thyme. Feel free to swap vegetables according to your preference or seasonality. To store leftovers, keep soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.