That viral tortellini soup recipe that's been all over your feed? Yes, it lives up to the hype. Italian sausage, rich, creamy, lush-colored tomato broth, cheesy tortellini, and plenty of spinach—it cooks in 30 minutes in one pot, and your family won't stop asking for it!
Prep: 10 minutesmins
Cook: 30 minutesmins
Total: 40 minutesmins
Recipe makes approximately 6
Equipment Needed
large dutch oven (or soup pot (5 to 6 quarts))
Wooden spoon (or meat chopper)
box grater (or microplane)
ladle
Ingredients Needed
1tablespoonolive oil
1poundItalian sausage(mild or spicy, casings removed)
Make ahead: Tortellini keeps soaking up broth as it sits, so if you're making this ahead, cook the tortellini separately and add it to each bowl when serving. Reheating: Leftover soup will thicken in the fridge; thin it with a splash of broth when reheating. Lighter version: Swap the heavy cream for half-and-half.Make it vegetarian: Skip the sausage and use vegetable broth with a little extra olive oil and Italian seasoning.Make it dairy-free: Swap in full-fat canned coconut milk or an unsweetened oat-based cooking cream. Use a vegan grated parmesan cheese.Frozen tortellini: You can use frozen; just add 1-2 minutes of cooking time, until the tortellini floats to the top.Slow cooker directions: Brown the sausage and onion on the stove first, then add them to your crockpot with the garlic, seasonings, broth, and tomatoes. Cook on a low setting for 4-6 hours. Add the tortellini for the last 15-20 minutes on high, then stir in the cream, spinach, and parmesan right before serving.