Description
A warm, hearty soup featuring Italian sausage, vibrant vegetables, and cheese tortellini, perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup diced onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced butternut squash
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned.
- Stir in onions, garlic, carrots, and butternut squash; sauté until softened.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions until tender.
- Stir in baby spinach, allowing it to wilt before serving.
- Ladle into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
For a richer consistency, let the soup simmer longer or add extra broth for a thinner texture. Customize with additional vegetables or spices as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: soup, autumn, tortellini, sausage, Italian, comfort food
