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Easy Stove-Top Creamy Tortellini Soup

A close-up bowl of creamy tortellini soup featuring tortellini, sliced sausage, and wilted spinach, seasoned with pepper.
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Make this quick and comforting Creamy Tortellini Soup on the stove top. It is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed) or ground chicken
  • 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 salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sausage (or chicken) and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until the 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, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Add the tortellini to the simmering broth. Cook according to package directions, usually 3 to 5 minutes, until the tortellini float and are tender.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and the fresh spinach, if using. Cook just until the spinach wilts, about 1 minute. Do not boil after adding the cream.
  7. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese until melted and the soup is creamy.
  8. Serve immediately, topping each bowl with extra Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • For a heartier meal, use cooked chicken breast pieces instead of raw sausage, adding them in step 4 with the broth.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water, then stir this slurry into the simmering soup in step 4 before adding the tortellini.
  • Sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped, can be added with the diced tomatoes for extra flavor.

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