Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup Recipe

Why We Love This Tortellini Soup Recipe

If you haven’t noticed, we love soup. It’s the original one-pot meal! From classics like chicken noodle and minestrone, to vibrant chicken orzo and pappa al pomodoro, there is just nothing more deliciously cozy than enjoying a warm bowl of homemade soup. This simple rustic Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup recipe is a huge comfort food favorite here – and we’re sure you’re going to love it, too! With just a few key ingredients and a handful of additional pantry staples, the effort is low but the flavor is extremely high. You only need to brown ground sausage in a large pot, then stir in other ingredients like cheesy tortellini, tomato paste, and heavy cream. In 30 minutes the soup is ready to serve and enjoy (with crusty bread) for a filling and scrumptious dinner. Once you taste it, you’re going to want to stock Italian sausage and tortellini in your freezer at all times!

Ingredients You Need

Butter – unsalted (or olive oil) Ground Italian sausage – mild, medium, or spicy hot pork sausage Onion – chopped Garlic – minced Dried thyme – an earthy, cozy spice (or Italian seasoning) Chicken broth – or bullion + water (or beef broth) Canned diced tomatoes – regular or fire-roasted Tomato paste – canned or jarred, or concentrated paste in a tube for super robust tomato-y flavor Packaged cheese tortellini – fresh is preferred, but frozen also works well Parmesan cheese – grated Heavy cream – optional, but highly recommended Fresh basil leaves – to both finish and garnish the soup

How to Make Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup

Set a large 6-8 quart soup pot over medium to medium-high heat. Melt the butter in the pot. Then add the ground Italian sausage, onions, and garlic. Use a wooden spoon to break the ground sausage into small pieces. Saute for 5 to 10 minutes until the onions are soft and the sausage is fully browned. Add the dried thyme, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. Get the Complete (Printable) Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup Recipe. Enjoy! Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Then lower the heat, if needed, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the tortellini and Parmesan cheese. Simmer for about 5 minutes, until the tortellini rises to the top of the pot. Then turn off the heat and add heavy cream and basil leaves. Stir well to combine the cream with the soup broth. Taste, then salt and pepper if needed.

Recipe Variations

Vegetarian – Skip the sausage for a meatless tortellini soup recipe. Veggies – You can include vegetables like fresh baby spinach or kale, or sauteed veggies like carrots and bell peppers in the recipe. Add whatever you like after the tortellini has cooked and before stirring in the cream. Tortellini – Here we use simple cheese tortellini. But feel free to use any variety you like, such as spinach tortellini or even sausage tortellini for an extra meaty soup! Heavy cream – This is an optional ingredient that makes the soup incredibly rich and creamy texture. You can substitute it with half and half, or omit all together if you prefer. Spicy – Use hot Italian sausage and add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to finish the soup with some heat.

Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup Serving Suggestions

Nothing pairs better with a bowl of rich and hearty tortellini soup like a hunk of warm bread and a crisp, cool salad on the side. Try our easy garlic bread or breadsticks recipes for an extra touch of coziness on the table! For some freshness, you can’t go wrong with a classic caesar or a fun and crunchy kale caesar salad. A robust caprese panzanella combines a traditional Italian caprese salad with crusty bread… So it’s basically like two side dishes in one!