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Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup

Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup
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Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup is the ultimate comfort food—warm, filling, and packed with flavor. Spicy Italian sausage, tender sweet potatoes, cheese-filled tortellini, and fresh spinach come together in a creamy, garlicky broth that feels indulgent but is surprisingly easy to make. Everything cooks in one pot in just 40 minutes, making this soup perfect for hectic evenings when you want something hearty without a lot of cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz Italian sausage (spicy or mild), casings removed

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon paprika (regular or smoked)

  • 1 large sweet potato (or 2 small), peeled and cubed

  • 5 cloves garlic, minced

  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, adjust to taste)

  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

  • 6 cups water

  • 8 oz refrigerated three-cheese tortellini

  • 4 oz fresh spinach

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • 4 tablespoons fresh thyme (or 1½ teaspoons dried)

  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large, high-sided pot over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up, until fully browned. Drain excess grease if needed.

  • Season: Sprinkle in Italian seasoning and paprika. Stir to coat the sausage evenly.

  • Add Vegetables & Aromatics: Add sweet potato, garlic, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste. Stir well to combine.

  • Add Liquid: Pour in the water and stir until the tomato paste dissolves.

  • Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce to a steady simmer. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are tender.

  • Cook Tortellini: Add tortellini, cover, and cook according to package instructions (about 8–10 minutes).

  • Add Spinach: Stir in spinach and cook just until wilted.

  • Finish with Cream: Remove from heat, stir in heavy cream, and adjust seasoning with salt and extra red pepper flakes if needed.

  • Serve: Top with fresh thyme and serve hot.

Notes

  • No broth needed: The sausage adds plenty of flavor, but you can substitute chicken broth if desired.

  • Adjust spice level: Use mild sausage and skip red pepper flakes for a gentler soup, or go spicy for extra heat.

  • Cream separation: The soup may look slightly grainy after cooling or refrigeration—this is normal. Once reheated and stirred, it becomes creamy again.

  • Make it lighter: Swap heavy cream for half-and-half or evaporated milk for a lighter version.

  • Extra veggies: Mushrooms or zucchini make great additions if you want more vegetables.

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