Tortellini Soup With Sausage
Tortellini Soup With Sausage is a rich and flavorful 30-minute meal that’s packed with cheesy tortellini and classic Italian flavors. Hearty and creamy, this one-pot tortellini soup is comfort food at its finest!
Winter Season is soup season for all kinds of soups
Does everyone know that winter is soup season and what better way to celebrate than with this creamy, tangy, and cheesy tortellini soup? Made with ground sausage, tomato sauce, chicken broth, tortellini, heavy cream, and Italian spices, this soup is bursting with flavor.
How Quick and Easy is it to make Tortellini Soup with Sausage?
It’s almost impossible to believe that a soup this tasty can be made in one pot in 30 minutes! You have to add this easy tortellini soup to next week’s dinner menu—it’s a healthier and more filling way to serve pasta. Move over chicken noodle and tomato soup, this sausage tortellini soup is sure to become your new favorite! Also try our Brocolli Cheddar Soup and Italian Wedding Soup.
We Love This Recipe Because It’s…
- A unique way to serve pasta
- Filling and flavorful
- Very freezer friendly and easy to reheat
- Completely customizable
- Sure to become your new favorite soup recipe!
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground pork sausage
- ½ white onion, diced
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 ½ tsp dried basil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 20 oz bag of refrigerated tortellini
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
How to Make the Best Sausage Tortellini Soup
- Add the olive oil and onion and cook until soft and translucent.
- Sprinkle in the oregano, basil, garlic powder, and flour. Mix to coat.
- Add the tomato sauce, tortellini, and chicken broth. Simmer until the broth is fragrant and the pasta is warmed through.
- Gently stir in the heavy whipping cream.
- Ladle into bowls, serve, and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Should tortellini be cooked before adding it to this soup?
No. Chilled tortellini will cook perfectly as this soup simmers. If you were to precook your pasta before adding it to this soup, it would be a soggy, mushy mess by the time your soup was finished cooking.
What goes with tortellini soup?
I like serving this sausage tortellini soup alongside some toasted garlic bread and a simple green salad. I also highly recommend garnishing this soup with some fresh basil and shredded parmesan cheese.
What is tortellini?
Tortellini is a ring-shaped pasta that is typically filled with cheese, meat, or both. It’s similar to ravioli but is smaller and therefore holds less filling.
How to Store Leftover Sausage Tortellini Soup
Make sure that any leftover tortellini soup has cooled completely before you transfer it to an airtight container. This soup will stay good in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Let any frozen leftover soup thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating it in a large pot over medium heat. Heat the soup until warmed to your liking.
Recipe Variations
Not a fan of sausage? Try using one of these protein options instead!
- Meatballs—Your favorite homemade recipe or store-bought version will add some extra Italian flare to this soup.
- Tofu—You can make your own vegan “sausage” crumbles by marinating some firm tofu in a blend of paprika, liquid smoke, nutritional yeast, and any other Italian spices you have on hand.
- Chicken—Shredded, grilled, or rotisserie will add some extra comfort to this rich and creamy soup.
Tortellini isn’t the only pasta that pairs well with this soup!
- Ravioli—Is another stuffed pasta that is super similar to tortellini but comes in a wider variety of flavors. You can get everything from cheese to spinach to lobster ravioli.
- Gnocchi—Has a soft chew like tortellini but is a little less flavorful. A great option for littles or those who don’t love stuffed pasta.
- Orzo—Adding this small, delicate pasta to this soup turns it into a thick, almost rice-like dish!
Make this tortellini soup your own by tossing in one of these fun add-ins.
- Spinach—When added with the cream will wilt perfectly. This leafy green adds tons of nutrients and some earthy flavor to this seasoned soup.
- Parmesan Cheese—Make this comfort dish even more delectable by melting a cup of shredded or grated parmesan cheese into your soup base.
- Pesto—When drizzled on top as a garnish, adds a great herby flavor to this soup.
- Cheese Croutons—Add a much-needed crunch to this thick and smooth tortellini soup.
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Tortellini Soup With Sausage
Tortellini Soup With Sausage is a rich and flavorful 30-minute meal that’s packed with cheesy tortellini and classic Italian flavors. Hearty and creamy, this one-pot tortellini soup is comfort food at its finest!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork sausage
- ½ white onion, diced
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 ½ tsp dried basil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 20 oz bag refrigerated tortellini
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- In a large stock pot, or dutch oven, cook the pork sausage on medium high heat until cooked all the way through.
- Add the onion and olive oil and cook for an additional five minutes, or until the onions begin to appear translucent.
- Whisk in the oregano, basil, garlic powder, and flour until the sausage and onions are evenly coated.
- Add the tomato sauce, tortellini, and chicken broth. Stir until just combined and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Whisk in the heavy cream, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- This soup is great topped with some parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
- You can store this soup for up to 5 days in the fridge in an airtight container.
- You can use any brand of store-bought tortellini in this recipe. For the photos, I used Rana tortellini. You can also use frozen tortellini, but you may need to allow to soup to simmer a little bit longer to allow the tortellini to cook all the way through.
- If you want to add some extra cheesiness to this soup, you can add a cup of grated parmesan when you whisk in the heavy cream.
