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Easy Creamy Tortellini Soup

Close-up of a hearty bowl of creamy tortellini soup featuring cheese tortellini, sausage, and wilted spinach.
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Make this comforting and hearty creamy tortellini soup for a satisfying weeknight dinner. It uses simple ingredients and comes together quickly for a delicious, homemade meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed (or ground chicken/turkey)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese (or cream cheese for a richer flavor)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 (20 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and add the diced tomatoes (with their juice) and tomato paste. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the ricotta cheese until it melts smoothly into the broth.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream. Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Add the refrigerated tortellini to the simmering soup. Cook according to package directions, usually about 5 to 8 minutes, until the tortellini float and are tender.
  8. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts into the soup.
  9. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese until melted.
  10. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese on top. This soup is a great alternative to meal planning when you need fast dinner ideas.

Notes

  • For a richer, thicker soup, substitute cream cheese for the ricotta cheese.
  • If you are looking for quick dinner ideas that skip the stove, consider using a slow cooker for this recipe after browning the sausage and sautéing the vegetables.
  • This soup pairs well with crusty bread or garlic bread, which can be a simple addition to your meal planning.
  • If you want to avoid the prep time associated with fresh vegetables, you can substitute 1 cup of frozen mixed vegetables for the onion, carrots, and celery.

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