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This Creamy Sausage and Tortellini Soup is the perfect comforting weeknight meal! Made in less than 30 minutes, this soup recipe is full of flavor and makes great leftovers! 

Looking for a comforting bowl of soup in a jiffy? Try this Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup! It has been on my families regular dinner menu rotation all winter and so I thought it was time to share it.

Top down view of tortellini soup in a blue bowl topped with cheese.

A few other delicious and comforting soups I’ve been loving are: Instant Pot Beef and Barley Soup, Hearty Beef Stew, Slow Cooker Chicken, Sausage, and Shrimp Gumbo and Creamy Cajun Potato Soup.

Why you will LOVE this Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup:

  • It couldn’t be easier to make and you’ll be enjoying this delicious soup in just 30 minutes.
  • This dish is perfect for busy weeknights and it makes great leftovers.
  • The whole family will love this hearty soup recipe!
  • This tortellini soup is full of flavor, thanks to the Italian sausage.
  • It is made with very basic ingredients: Italian sausage, onion, garlic, chicken broth, tomatoes, cheese tortellini, heavy cream and spinach.
  • There are no fussy thickeners or tricky steps, just good wholesome ingredients that turn into a magical soup.
A bowl of tortellini soup in a blue bowl topped with cheese.

Key Ingredients for this Easy Tortellini Soup:

Italian sausage: to add a lot of rich flavor and protein to this delicious soup.

Aromatics: garlic and onion are the best ingredients to add a lovely aroma to this dish and not to mention the added flavor!

Chicken broth or stock: soup isn’t soup without liquid, right? Chicken broth or stock works perfectly in this recipe.

Tomatoes: I just went for some canned diced tomatoes to keep it simple.

Cheese tortellini: be sure to use refrigerated tortellini, not dried or frozen.

Heavy cream: to give the soup a luscious and creamy texture. Cream adds body and slightly thickens the soup

Spinach: to add texture and some vegetables to the soup.

A top down view of a pot of tortellini soup.

How to make this delicious soup:

  1. In a large pot, add the onion and sausage. Brown the sausage over a medium heat until it is no longer pink and the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and stir for about 30 seconds.

  2. Stir in the broth and tomatoes, then simmer for 10 minutes.

  3. Next, stir in the tortellini and heavy cream, then simmer for 10 minutes max.

  4. Remove the pot from the heat, stir in the spinach and enjoy!

A top down view of tortellini soup in a blue bowl topped with cheese.

Tips about this tortellini soup recipe:

  • While you could swap out the Italian sausage for a different meat, I do not recommend it because the flavor of the soup will change drastically. Italian sausage has so much flavor packed into it!
  • Use any type of tortellini you love! I always use cheese tortellini but I think spinach tortellini would also be great!
  • I recommend using fresh tortellini to keep this meal prep as quick as possible.
  • You could add other vegetables or swap out the spinach for kale. My family prefers baby spinach so that’s what I use.

Serving suggestions:

  • Top with plenty of parmesan cheese, if you wish!
  • Bread is always good with soup! Plain french bread or try these Garlic Cheddar Biscuits.
  • Salad is another great option. Just a simple side salad.
  • Roasted vegetables are great with just about anything.
A top down view of tortellini soup topped with cheese, black pepper, and fresh basil.

Frequently asked questions:

Can I use fresh tomatoes?

I went with canned tomatoes to keep prep time short and sweet. If you have time to use fresh tomatoes, go for it!

Do I have to use Italian sausage?

Italian sausage gives this dish a great depth of flavor. I do not recommend substituting it but if you have to, just be sure to taste and season the soup as needed.

Can I substitute the heavy cream?

I do not recommend substituting the cream because it will alter the thickness of the soup.

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Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup

Course: Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: easy tortellini soup
This Creamy Sausage and Tortellini Soup is the perfect comforting weeknight meal! It's made in less than 30 minutes, full of flavor, and makes great leftovers! 
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 5 (2 cup servings)
Calories: 564kcal
Author: Malinda Linnebur
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound (500g) Italian sausage
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 4-6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups (945ml) chicken broth or stock
  • 1 (14oz) (411g) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (14oz) (411g) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (10oz) (285g) refrigerated cheese tortellini (not dried or frozen)
  • 1 cup (235ml) heavy cream
  • 4 cups (120g) spinach

Instructions

  • In a large pot brown sausage and onion over medium heat until no longer pink and onions are translucent (about 5 min). Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
  • Stir in broth and tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in tortellini and heavy cream and simmer for 10 minutes max. Remove from heat and stir in spinach. 

Notes

  1. While you could swap out the Italian sausage for a different meat it will change the flavor drastically. Italian sausage already has so much flavor packed into it which is what flavors this soup.
  2. Feel free to use whatever flavor of tortellini you have on hand. I always use cheese tortellini but spinach tortellini would also be great!!
  3. Use fresh tortellini to keep this meal quick.
  4. Feel free to add other vegetables or swap out the spinach for kale. My family prefers baby spinach so that’s what I use.
  5. Yes, I know there is heavy cream in this soup but it adds body and slightly thickens the soup. If you choose to use anything else it will alter the thickness of the soup som
  6. Nutrition info– Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate.
What to serve with Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup
  • Top with plenty of parmesan cheese if you desire.
  • Bread is always good with soup! Plain french bread or try these Garlic Cheddar Biscuits
  • Salad is another great option. Just a simple side salad.
  • Roasted vegetables

Nutrition

Calories: 564kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 890mg | Potassium: 1525mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 18445IU | Vitamin C: 57.7mg | Calcium: 251mg | Iron: 6.7mg

9 thoughts on “Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup”

  1. 5 stars
    I just made a soup almost exactly like this! It’s so amazing and easy. Love the addition of sausage. I’m going to try this!

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