Sausage Spinach Tortellini Soup

Reasons to Love this Easy Tortellini Soup

Easy Prep: There’s no chopping here thanks to frozen vegetables! Foolproof – you really can’t mess up this recipe! Simply dump and stir! Gotta love a good one pot meal. Feel free to add extras or swap ingredients – the chances are your meal will still turn out absolutely divine. All-in-One-Goodness: Enjoy your protein, veggies, and carbs in a single bowl for a hassle-free, complete meal that stands perfectly on its own – although you can always add extra sides (hello, crusty bread) if you fancy. Kid-friendly: There’s something universally lovable about pasta and tomato soup, making it a hit even with the most selective young eaters.

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Ingredients

I am highlighting just the ones that need further explanation. The complete list is in the recipe card below.

Ground Italian sausage – I like to use mild Italian sausage for my kids but spicy will work too. You can also use turkey sausage if you prefer. Frozen mixed vegetables – sure you can use fresh veggies, but I just love the convenience of using frozen vegetables for busy weeknights when I don’t care for chopping. Canned tomatoes – I like to use crushed tomatoes for a smoother consistency but tomato sauce will work as well. Diced tomatoes will result in a chunkier soup. Broth – you can use either low sodium chicken broth, turkey broth, or vegetable broth. Cheese-filled tortellini – look for refrigerated tortellini in the deli or the dairy section of the store. You can also use frozen but will need to add a few more minutes to cooking time.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Variations

Meat: can use turkey sausage or even ground chicken or beef, if preferred. Vegetables: add any of your favorite frozen vegetables or fresh veggies, like onion, zucchini, bell peppers, carrots, celery, mushrooms…this is a great dish to use up whatever vegetables you have on hand Cream: if desiring a more decadent, creamier soup, you can add heavy cream or half and half.

Substitutions

Meat-free – you can leave out the sausage and add some white beans instead! Dairy-free – swap cheese tortellini with your favorite pasta. You may consider adding a splash of full-fat canned coconut milk or dairy-free milk or cheese for added creaminess.

Storage

This sausage tortellini soup will taste better with time, so leftovers are more than welcome! However, I suggest storing the tortellini pasta separately prevent the pasta from absorbing too much liquid and becoming overly soft or mushy. Transfer leftovers into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. You an also freeze for up to 3 months (leave out the tortellini pasta). Reheat on the stove or in the microwave until warmed through.