Recipe: One-Pot Tortellini Soup with Sausage and Spinach

2026-03-12

Serves: 6 · Total time: ~35 minutes · Why it works: tortellini cook in the broth, thickening it naturally; sausage adds depth quickly.

Ingredients: - 12 oz Italian sausage (casings removed) - 1 tbsp olive oil - 1 small onion, diced - 3 cloves garlic, minced - 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) - 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes - 5 cups chicken broth - 1 tsp Italian seasoning - 9–10 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated) - 3 cups baby spinach - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan - Salt, pepper

Method: 1) In a pot, brown sausage in oil over medium-high; crumble. Remove excess fat if needed. 2) Add onion; cook 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and flakes; cook 30 seconds. 3) Pour in tomatoes, broth, Italian seasoning; bring to a simmer. 4) Add tortellini; simmer 5–7 minutes until tender. 5) Stir in spinach and Parmesan; cook 1–2 minutes. Season to taste.

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