Description
Sausage Tortellini Soup with Sweet Potato and Spinach is a comforting, hearty, and flavorful one-pot meal combining savory Italian sausage, tender cheese tortellini, sweet chunks of sweet potato, and fresh spinach. This quick and easy soup is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a balanced blend of nutrition, warmth, and rich textures that satisfy any craving for comfort food.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 9 ounces cheese tortellini (fresh or store-bought)
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and chopped into small cubes
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add Italian sausage, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, stirring frequently until translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes, ensuring they don’t burn.
- Add Sweet Potato and Broth: Pour in the chopped sweet potato, then add chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Cook the Tortellini: Stir in the tortellini and cook according to package instructions, typically 3-5 minutes, until they float and are tender.
- Incorporate the Spinach: Fold fresh spinach into the pot during the last minute of cooking, allowing it to wilt perfectly into the soup’s warmth. Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh tortellini for a creamier texture and quicker cooking time.
- Add spinach at the very end to maintain its vibrant color and avoid sogginess.
- Adjust seasoning to balance the sweetness of the sweet potato with savory flavors.
- Soup flavors deepen when made ahead and allowed to rest overnight.
- Store tortellini separately from the soup for leftovers to prevent mushiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: sausage soup, tortellini soup, sweet potato soup, spinach soup, one-pot meal, comforting soup, quick dinner, Italian sausage, gluten-free option