Description
A comforting soup featuring tender tortellini, savory Italian sausage, and vibrant spinach, perfect for rainy days and cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (ground)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 package cheese or beef tortellini
- Dried Italian herbs (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef sausage in a large pot over medium heat until fully cooked and nicely browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Pour in the broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot for added flavor.
- Stir in the fresh spinach, allowing it to wilt before adding the tortellini.
- Bring the soup to a gentle boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions, usually around 3-5 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and additional herbs as desired.
Notes
For optimal freshness, store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: soup, tortellini, Italian, sausage, spinach, comfort food