Warm, creamy, and incredibly comforting, this Easy Spinach tortellini soup with Italian sausage is the perfect weeknight dinner. It comes together in one pot, uses simple pantry ingredients, and has a balanced creamy-tomato broth that pairs beautifully with tender cheese tortellini and savory Italian sausage. It’s the kind of meal that feels nourishing, cozy, and satisfying without taking over your whole evening.
⭐ What Makes This Soup Different?
Unlike typical sausage tortellini soups, this version highlights fresh spinach for extra nutrients and color, and uses just the right amount of cream to create a silky broth that’s rich but not heavy.
Plus everything cooks in one pot, meaning easy cleanup and less time in the kitchen.
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed or diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp dried basil
- Salt + pepper to taste
- 8 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
- 3 cups fresh spinach (loosely packed)
- ½ cup heavy cream OR half-and-half
- Freshly grated Parmesan for topping
👩🍳 How to Make It (Step-by-Step)
1) Brown the Sausage
Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned. Drain excess grease.
2) Build the Flavor Base
Stir in onion and cook until soft. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
3) Simmer
Add broth, tomatoes, basil, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes.
4) Add Tortellini
Stir in tortellini and cook according to package instructions (usually 3–6 minutes).
5) Make It Creamy
Stir in heavy cream and fresh spinach. Cook 1 more minute until spinach wilts.
6) Serve
Ladle into bowls and top with Parmesan.
🥣 Why You’ll Love It
- One pot = minimal cleanup
- Done in ~30 minutes
- Balanced flavor (not too acidic, not too heavy)
- Family-friendly & freezer-flexible
✨Tortellini Texture Control Method (Exclusive Tip)
In many recipes, tortellini becomes soft or mushy in leftovers. To avoid this, cook the tortellini separately when meal prepping. Add them to bowls just before serving. The soup stays silky, the pasta stays tender restaurant-quality texture every time.
✨ Budget Ingredient Swaps
Want to reduce cost without sacrificing flavor? Swap half the sausage for white beans. They add protein + creaminess and stretch the soup further. Also replace heavy cream with evaporated milk it’s cheaper and keeps the soup creamy without curdling.
🧊 Meal Prep & Storage
| Method | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerate | 3–4 days | Store tortellini separately |
| Freeze | 2 months | Freeze soup base only, add fresh tortellini when reheating |
| Reheat | Low & Slow | Add splash broth or cream if thick |
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve with:
- Garlic bread
- Parmesan croutons
- Simple arugula salad
- Air fryer biscuits
❓ FAQ Easy Spinach tortellini soup with Italian sausage
Can I use frozen tortellini?
Yes, add 2–3 minutes to cook time.
Can I make this dairy-free?
Use coconut milk + vegan tortellini.
Can I make it spicy?
Use hot Italian sausage + crushed red pepper.
✅ Conclusion
This easy spinach tortellini soup with Italian sausage is cozy, creamy, and effortless the kind of meal you’ll come back to all season long. Simple enough for weeknights, comforting enough for Sundays.
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Easy Spinach Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage mild or spicy
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 14.5 oz can crushed or diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz cheese tortellini fresh or refrigerated
- 3 cups fresh spinach loosely packed
- ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- grated Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease.
- Add chopped onion and cook until soft. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and tomatoes. Add Italian seasoning, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add tortellini and cook according to package directions, usually 3–6 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and fresh spinach. Cook for 1 more minute until spinach wilts.
- Ladle into bowls and top with Parmesan cheese. Serve warm with bread or salad if desired.