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Easy Creamy Tortellini Soup for Cozy Nights at Home Recipe

Name: Easy Creamy Tortellini Soup for Cozy Nights at Home Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 pound Italian Sausage (can substitute turkey or plant-based sausage); 1 medium Onion, chopped (yellow or white); 3 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 can (14.5 ounces) Canned Diced Tomatoes (can substitute crushed tomatoes); 4 cups Chicken Broth (use vegetable broth for vegetarian version); 9 ounces Cheese Tortellini (fresh or frozen); 3 cups Baby Spinach (substitute kale if preferred); 1 cup Heavy Cream (can use half-and-half or plant-based cream); 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (use nutritional yeast for dairy-free); Salt, to taste; Black Pepper, to taste; Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, to taste

ByMatteo Rossi April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

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Introduction

This Easy Creamy Tortellini Soup is perfect for cozy nights at home. It combines savory Italian sausage, tender cheese tortellini, and fresh spinach in a rich, creamy broth that comes together in just 30 minutes.

A white bowl filled with a creamy orange soup that has seven pieces of tortellini pasta floating on top. The tortellini are pale yellow and have smooth, folded edges. Mixed in the soup are small green spinach leaves and red tomato chunks, with some white onion bits scattered around. The surface of the soup is sprinkled with ground black pepper, creating small dark spots. The bowl is set on a white marbled texture with a red cloth nearby. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound Italian sausage
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
1 can diced tomatoes
4 cups chicken broth
9 ounces cheese tortellini
3 cups baby spinach
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 2: Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 3: Stir in the chopped onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
Step 4: Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 5: Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth, then bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes.
Step 6: Add cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions, approximately 5 minutes.
Step 7: Fold in baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Step 8: Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, warming gently without boiling.
Step 9: Season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
Step 10: Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.

Tips & Variations

Use turkey or plant-based sausage for a lighter or vegetarian option.
Substitute vegetable broth and use dairy-free cream and nutritional yeast to make the soup vegan.
Swap baby spinach with kale for a different texture and flavor.
If fresh garlic is not available, garlic powder can be used but adjust quantity to taste.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the cream from separating.