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Creamy Italian Tortellini Soup
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You will love this Creamy Italian Tortellini Soup! It is packed with cheesy tortellini, savory sausage, and fresh greens for a comforting, flavorful meal. This recipe comes from our kitchen, built on friendship and good food.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage (sweet or hot)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1 (19 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach

Instructions

  1. Brown the Italian sausage in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and add the diced tomatoes (with their juice), Italian seasoning, basil, and red pepper flakes if using. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Stir the ricotta mixture into the simmering soup until fully combined and creamy. Do not let the soup boil after adding the cheese mixture.
  7. Add the refrigerated tortellini to the soup. Cook according to package directions, usually about 5 to 7 minutes, until the tortellini float and are cooked through.
  8. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts into the soup.
  9. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve hot with extra Parmesan cheese on top.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the Italian sausage for a lighter flavor.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
  • Frozen tortellini works well; adjust cooking time based on the package instructions.
  • Feel free to add other hardy greens like kale along with the spinach.

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