Sausage Tortellini Soup Recipe: A Hearty and Delicious Comfort Food
This quick and easy sausage tortellini soup recipe is packed with flavor and perfect for a cozy night in. Made with Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, and fresh vegetables, it's comfort food at its finest!
There’s nothing better than snuggling up on the couch with a warm bowl of soup, especially when the weather gets chilly. This Sausage Tortellini Soup is my go-to when I’m craving something comforting and filling. The combination of tender tortellini, savory Italian sausage, and fresh vegetables creates a perfect balance of flavors. It’s the kind of soup that warms you from the inside out and is even better when shared with family. One of my favorite memories is enjoying this soup on a quiet evening, wrapped in a blanket, with a fresh loaf of crusty bread on the side. It’s pure comfort in a bowl!
Ingredients:
1 lb Ground Mild Italian Sausage, browned
4-5 Large Carrots, peeled and chopped into coin-sized pieces
3-4 Celery Hearts, chopped
1 Yellow Onion, diced
3-4 Cloves Garlic, minced
Spice Mixture: ½ tsp each of onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, oregano
Salt & Pepper to taste
2-3 Bay Leaves
Fresh Basil (Optional)
32 oz Beef Broth
1 Spoonful of Better Than Beef Bouillon
¼ cup Cornstarch, mixed with ¼ cup water
32 oz Half & Half
12 oz Package of Three Cheese Tortellini
5 Cups Fresh Spinach (or a whole bag)
Directions:
Brown the Sausage
In a skillet, brown the Italian sausage until fully cooked. Transfer the sausage to a crockpot.Add Vegetables & Broth
Add the chopped carrots, celery, onion, and minced garlic to the crockpot. Sprinkle the spice mixture (onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, oregano), salt, pepper, and bay leaves over the vegetables. Pour in the beef broth and stir in the Better Than Beef Bouillon.Slow Cook
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. This slow cooking process will allow all the flavors to develop beautifully.Thicken the Soup
Stir in the cornstarch mixture and half & half, followed by the package of tortellini. Cover again and cook for about 45 minutes or until the tortellini is fully cooked.Add Spinach
Push the fresh spinach down into the soup, cover, and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until the spinach wilts into the broth.
Serve
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with your favorite crusty bread for dipping. Enjoy the warm, hearty goodness!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This Sausage Tortellini Soup is perfect for cozy nights in. The richness of the Italian sausage combined with the cheesy tortellini makes every bite satisfying and flavorful. The fresh spinach adds a light, healthy touch, and the slow-cooked vegetables make the soup hearty without being too heavy. Whether you're enjoying it on a cold winter night or preparing it for family and friends, this soup is sure to be a hit.
Tips:
Cornstarch Trick: The cornstarch mixture helps thicken the soup, giving it a creamy consistency without making it too heavy. If you prefer a thinner broth, you can skip this step.
Add Fresh Basil: For an extra burst of freshness, add chopped fresh basil just before serving.
Make Ahead: This soup reheats beautifully! Make a big batch and enjoy leftovers throughout the week.
Sausage Tortellini Soup Recipe: A Hearty and Delicious Comfort Food
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Mild Italian Sausage, browned
- 4-5 Large Carrots, peeled and chopped into coin-sized pieces
- 3-4 Celery Hearts, chopped
- 1 Yellow Onion, diced
- 3-4 Cloves Garlic, minced
- Spice Mixture: ½ tsp each of onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, oregano
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 2-3 Bay Leaves
- Fresh Basil (Optional)
- 32 oz Beef Broth
- 1 Spoonful of Better Than Beef Bouillon
- ¼ cup Cornstarch, mixed with ¼ cup water
- 32 oz Half & Half
- 12 oz Package of Three Cheese Tortellini
- 5 Cups Fresh Spinach (or a whole bag)
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage
- In a skillet, brown the Italian sausage until fully cooked. Transfer the sausage to a crockpot.
- Add Vegetables & Broth
- Add the chopped carrots, celery, onion, and minced garlic to the crockpot. Sprinkle the spice mixture (onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, oregano), salt, pepper, and bay leaves over the vegetables. Pour in the beef broth and stir in the Better Than Beef Bouillon.
- Slow Cook
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. This slow cooking process will allow all the flavors to develop beautifully.
- Thicken the Soup
- Stir in the cornstarch mixture and half & half, followed by the package of tortellini. Cover again and cook for about 45 minutes or until the tortellini is fully cooked.
- Add Spinach
- Push the fresh spinach down into the soup, cover, and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until the spinach wilts into the broth.
- Serve
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with your favorite crusty bread for dipping. Enjoy the warm, hearty goodness!
Notes
Tips:
- Cornstarch Trick: The cornstarch mixture helps thicken the soup, giving it a creamy consistency without making it too heavy. If you prefer a thinner broth, you can skip this step.
- Add Fresh Basil: For an extra burst of freshness, add chopped fresh basil just before serving.
- Make Ahead: This soup reheats beautifully! Make a big batch and enjoy leftovers throughout the week.
Ready for some comfort food? Whip up this delicious Sausage Tortellini Soup and let me know how it turns out in the comments below! Don’t forget to share this recipe with someone who could use a cozy, hearty meal in their life!
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