Description
A comforting soup with savory Italian sausage, three-cheese tortellini, sweet potatoes, and spinach in a creamy broth.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sweet or mild sausage
- 1 package three-cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
- 4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium if preferred)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up, until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Push the sausage to the side and add minced garlic to the pan. Cook for about 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Add diced sweet potatoes and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until sweet potatoes are tender, about 12–15 minutes.
- Stir in tortellini and cook according to package instructions until tender.
- Add spinach and heavy cream. Stir gently until spinach wilts and soup is heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle into bowls and serve hot with optional garnishes.
Notes
For a lighter version, use turkey or chicken sausage. For a vegetarian option, substitute with plant-based sausage and use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian