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tortellini soup

A warm, cheesy tortellini soup perfect for cold days. Rich tomato broth with fresh spinach and flavorful Italian sausage.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 2 large carrots peeled and diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seed crushed or chopped
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 7 cups chicken broth
  • 14 oz cheese tortellini refrigerated
  • 2 cups half and half or heavy cream
  • 1 handful chopped fresh spinach
  • Parmesan cheese for serving
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, cook the sausage, breaking it into small pieces. When browned, add onion, celery, and carrots; sauté for 5 minutes.
  2. Add garlic, spices, and tomato paste; sauté for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour in wine; cook out for 2 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add chicken broth, stirring constantly, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes.
  4. Add cream and bring to a low simmer. Add tortellini and spinach; cook until tortellini is al dente, about 3-4 minutes. Serve topped with Parmesan and fresh parsley.

Notes

This tortellini soup is perfect for a cozy dinner and can be customized with your favorite greens or toppings.