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    Creamy Tortellini Soup with Sausage

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    Hearty and creamy tortellini soup with sausage is total comfort food in a bowl. This flavourful tomato-based soup is packed with tortellini, Italian sausage, spinach and kale, for a wholesome one pot meal. The best part? You can make it in under 30 minutes, from prep to table, AND you can freeze leftovers for a rainy day. It's the perfect cozy lunch or dinner all fall and winter season long.

    Hearty and creamy tortellini soup with sausage, spinach and kale is total comfort food in a bowl. Make this flavourful one pot meal in under 30 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com

    I am so excited when soup season rolls around because I am all about the warm winter sweaters and cozying up by the fireplace with a warm bowl of soup. Some of the hearty soups that we have been enjoying lately, in addition to creamy tortellini sausage soup has been vegetarian mushroom barley soup, healthy miso ramen with chicken, beef cabbage barley soup, and creamy vegetarian peanut miso ramen.

    Hearty and creamy tortellini soup with sausage, spinach and kale is total comfort food in a bowl. Make this flavourful one pot meal in under 30 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com

    Ingredients and Substitutions in Tortellini Soup

    To make this delicious creamy tortellini soup with sausage, you will need the following ingredients (full quantities in recipe card below):

    • Italian sausage
    • tortellini - I used cheese tortellini, but you can use any flavour that you like. You can also use fresh or frozen tortellini, but note that the cook time of the tortellini will be longer if it is from frozen.
    • tomato sauce - either homemade or store-bought.
    • heavy cream - you can also use half and half cream.
    • onion
    • garlic
    • baby spinach
    • kale
    • all-purpose flour - a little flour helps thicken up the soup.
    • salt and pepper
    • fresh parsley - for garnish.

    You will also need a medium cooking pot (I used my 4 qt. Dutch oven).

    Hearty and creamy tortellini soup with sausage, spinach and kale is total comfort food in a bowl. Make this flavourful one pot meal in under 30 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com

    How to Make the Best Creamy Tortellini Soup with Sausage

    1. Cook the sausage: Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large pot for 2 minutes over medium high heat until the hot oil sizzles and shimmers. Add sausage and stir to cook for 5-7 minutes until browned. Break the sausages into small pieces using a spatula.
    2. Add onions and garlic: Add onions and garlic and sauté until tender. Stir well to combine and season with salt and pepper.
    3. Stir in flour and tomato sauce: Stir in flour until well combined, about 1 minute. Then, pour in tomato sauce. Turn the heat down to medium and stir well to combine. Bring the sauce to a simmer. Turn to low heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
    4. Add tortellini: Add tortellini and cook until tender, about 8-10 mins according to package directions. Stir occasionally to cook evenly.
    5. Add cream: Add heavy cream and stir well to mix. Make sure the heat is on low and stir well to achieve a smooth creamy consistency. You should notice the soup turn into a creamy orange colour after adding heavy cream. Add in spinach and kale. Cook for 1 minute until soft.
    6. Serve: Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley on top and serve warm.
    Hearty and creamy tortellini soup with sausage, spinach and kale is total comfort food in a bowl. Make this flavourful one pot meal in under 30 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com

    How to Serve Creamy Tortellini Soup

    My favourite way to serve a hearty Italian soup like creamy tortellini soup with sausage is with a side of crusty garlicky bread like garlic rosemary focaccia bread, easy no knead tomato focaccia bread, pull apart garlic bread, or cheesy garlic dinner rolls. But really any crusty homemade bread works here to soak up all that creamy tomatoey soup.

    Hearty and creamy tortellini soup with sausage, spinach and kale is total comfort food in a bowl. Make this flavourful one pot meal in under 30 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com

    Storing Tips

    • How to store: Store the soup in the pot (covered) or transfer to an airtight container, and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
    • How to freeze: Transfer soup to an airtight container and freeze in the freezer for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator or for a few hours at room temperature on the kitchen counter. Then, reheat on the stove over medium-low heat and serve with fresh parsley on top.
    Hearty and creamy tortellini soup with sausage, spinach and kale is total comfort food in a bowl. Make this flavourful one pot meal in under 30 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com

    More Soup Recipes

    • Vegetarian Mushroom Barley Soup
    • Creamy Vegetarian Peanut Miso Ramen
    • Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
    • Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
    • Creamy Mexican Corn Soup
    • Beef Cabbage Barley Soup
    • 30-Minute Butternut Squash Soup
    • Sweet Potato Soup

    This easy creamy tortellini soup with sausage soup forms a part of my 25 warm and cozy fall soup recipes. Follow the link to check out all of my 25 fall favourite soups.

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    Hearty and creamy tortellini soup with sausage, spinach and kale is total comfort food in a bowl. Make this flavourful one pot meal in under 30 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com

    Creamy Tortellini Soup with Sausage


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    • Author: Sam | Ahead of Thyme
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 4-6 servings
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    Hearty and creamy tortellini soup with sausage, spinach and kale is total comfort food in a bowl. Make this flavourful one pot meal in under 30 minutes.


    Ingredients

    • ½ pound Italian sausage
    • ½ cup onion, finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
    • 3 cups (24 ounces) tomato sauce
    • 1 package (9 ounces) cheese tortellini
    • ½ cup heavy cream (or half and half cream)
    • 1 cup baby spinach
    • ½ cup kale, stems removed and chopped
    • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)

    Instructions

    1. Heat a large pot for 2 minutes over medium high heat hot. Add sausage and stir to cook for 5-7 minutes until browned. Break the sausages into small pieces using a spatula.
    2. Add onions and garlic and sauté until tender. Stir well to combine and season with salt and pepper.
    3. Stir in flour until well combined, about 1 minute. Then, pour in tomato sauce. Turn the heat down to medium and stir well to combine. Bring the sauce to a simmer. Turn to low heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
    4. Add tortellini and cook until tender, about 8-10 mins according to package directions. Stir occasionally to cook evenly. If the texture of the soup is too thick, add in some water or chicken stock.
    5. Add heavy cream and stir well to mix. Make sure the heat is on low and stir well to achieve a smooth creamy consistency. You should notice the soup turn into a creamy orange colour after adding heavy cream. Add in spinach and kale. Cook for 1 minute until soft.
    6. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley on top and serve warm.

    Notes

    How to store: Store the soup in the pot (covered) or transfer to an airtight container, and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    How to freeze: Transfer soup to an airtight container and freeze in the freezer for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator or for a few hours at room temperature on the kitchen counter. Then, reheat on the stove over medium-low heat and serve with fresh parsley on top.

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: Soup
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: Italian

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    Hearty and creamy tortellini soup with sausage, spinach and kale is total comfort food in a bowl. Make this flavourful one pot meal in under 30 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com
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    1. Dallas says

      October 10, 2021 at 7:48 am

      I've gotten maybe a hundred recipes online and enjoyed quite a few but I have never been moved to post a comment. Your recipe is awesome! Normally I tweak recipes after my first try but this is perfect out of the gate. I sat there, smacking on the soup, dumbfounded because I was just happy how it came out. I think its the 1st time in years I've plated something for my family and not spent the first 5 minutes of the meal explaining how im going to improve it next time. Thank you!

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      • Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme says

        October 16, 2021 at 12:05 pm

        Thank you so much Dallas! Your comment totally made my day!! I am so happy you liked the recipe.

        Reply
    2. Wesley C Stern says

      September 29, 2021 at 9:58 am

      I would love to attempt one of your recipes but I don't see where you include measurements? How are we to know how much to buy or add?

      Reply
      • Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme says

        October 15, 2021 at 8:34 pm

        The ingredients with quantities are in the recipe card at the bottom of the post (right before the comment section where you left this comment). You can also get to it quickly by clicking the "Jump to Recipe" button at the top.

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    3. Joel says

      September 27, 2021 at 1:00 pm

      Made this the other day and it turned out great. Added some chicken stock to thin it out a bit but I am making it again today and will double the recipe. My family loves it and asked for more.

      Reply
      • Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme says

        October 15, 2021 at 8:30 pm

        Yay! So happy to hear that!!

        Reply
    4. Kelly says

      August 26, 2021 at 4:33 pm

      What kind of tomato sauce do you recommend?

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      • Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme says

        October 15, 2021 at 1:31 pm

        Any tomato sauce will work.

        Reply
    5. GUNJAN C Dudani says

      November 13, 2020 at 6:57 am

      This sounds and looks amazing. Comforting and so inviting. Love all the ingredients in it. Your images are beautiful and this recipe is well explained.

      Reply
      • Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

        November 14, 2020 at 11:45 am

        Thank you so much Gunjan. It really is so comforting and delicious. Let me know if you try it.

        Reply
    6. Kate Hahnel says

      November 12, 2020 at 1:52 pm

      Finally something that my picky eaters loved! Absolutely creamy and delicious!

      Reply
      • Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

        November 14, 2020 at 11:40 am

        Thank you so much Kate! So happy everyone liked the recipe!

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