| Food Blog by Arie
Creamy Sausage and Tortellini Soup. It is so very unusual, after a cold evening, to have a hot bowl of Sausage and Tortellini Soup. It is substantial, thick, and full of cozy tastes that make one feel the embrace of a warm hug. The Italian savory sausage, the cheese tortellini all fluffy, tender vegetables and that thick broth made of tomato and cream, all make each spoonful a spoonful of pure bliss. Can’t wait to try this recipe here on Pinterest.
What is even better about this recipe? It’s fast. Dinner will be ready in 30 minutes, and only a single pot will be required. It doesn’t have to be fussy but will give the impression of a restaurant meal, and no matter your meal or how you shop, you may be cooking to your family or doing a weekly meal, this cozy soup will make you feel like you are at a restaurant. It should be served with a piece of coarse bread, or, to indulge oneself, a plateful of homemade Cheddar Bay Biscuits.
Servings: 6–8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: ~45 minutes
Serve with warm, crusty bread or garlic toast — perfect for soaking up that creamy broth.
The leftovers are even better the next day!
It is the most comfortable soup of all times, a creamy tortellini sausage soup is warm, it is comforting, and full of flavor. Each spoonful is a delicious morsel of tender cheese-stuffed tortellino, savory Italian sausage, and luxuriously smooth broth. It is substantial and satisfying, and it is already a complete meal in a single pot, so there is no need to add more food in forms of sides.
The Italian sausage and freshly sliced garlic form a thick, tasty foundation that fills your kitchen with the best aroma ever as it cooks. The crushed tomatoes are balanced out by the cream cheese and heavy cream which forms a luxurious silky texture. It is creamy, it is cheesy and it is packed with texture; the spinach provides the much needed splash of color and freshness.
What is even better is that this soup is ready within less than 45 minutes and, therefore, it is a perfect meal to have during the weekdays when you want to cook something and to have a meal that is satisfying, at the same time, not spending all day in the kitchen. Easy to prepare, satisfying to chef and even more satisfying the following day, this creamy sausage tortellini soup is a keepe.
Your creamy sausage tortellini soup is good but a couple of little tricks can make it absolutely unforgettable. Insert hot Italian sausage to add some spice. When you are in a mood to feel hot, you can replace mild sausage with hot Italian sausage or combine the two to have the ideal mix. The spice makes the cream rich and it adds some warmth to every bite that makes this soup even more comfortable. To have a skinnier soup, include more chicken broth. We all have our way with our soup, some of us like it to be chunky and thick, others like it to be smooth and more broth like.
Get 3 cups of broth, and add more at the end till it is your desired consistency. It’s completely up to you! Use softened cream of cheese and add it. Cold cream cheese is prone to clumping and melt slowly. Allow it to rest in the room temperature of 15-20 minutes or chop it into cubes and then add it to the pot. This assists it to blend and come out smooth in order to produce that rich velvety taste that makes this soup so hedonistic. Stir in the spinach at the end.
Spinach does not last very long, it wilts very rapidly and hence it should be added immediately before serving. It retains its bright green color and adds a fresher and a bit earthy taste which balances the creaminess. Do not cook the tortellini too long. As the pasta keeps softening during the time the soup is resting, cook it only until tender. This makes it extremely chewy even on reheating of leftovers.
The most positive aspect of this creamy sausage tortellini soup is that it is easy to customize. The ingredients are interchangeable depending on what you have in your house, or can be customized to your own preferences, and it is a forgiving, versatile recipe that leaves you with no mistakes. Substitute tortellini with ravioli or gnocchi. In case you cannot find tortellini, you can use ravioli instead. Ravioli with cheese inside would be similar, and spinach and ricotta would be lighter. Check out my baked chicken that is so simple.
Gnocchi is also an excellent match (those soft inflationary dumplings made of potatoes absorb the creamy broth and every bite becomes even more comfortable). Garnish with sun-dried tomatoes or mushrooms. The blend of tomatoes is made of a few chopped sun-dried tomatoes, which add a hint of sweetness and tang to the rich creamy base. In case you want more savoury and more earthy-like, chop some sliced mushrooms with your onions and carrots and saute them.
Being filling enough to serve as a standalone dish, this creamy sausage tortellini soup can be served with a basic side or two and will be an unforgettable meal. You are either having it on family dinner or warming up on a cold evening, but here are some good ideas to add to your table. Crusty bread or garlic knots Nothing like a piece of hot crusty bread to drink up that thick creamy broth. A new baguette of sourdough loaf or even homemade garlic knots are the ideal to this soup.
The garlic-buttered bread also goes well with the savoury sausage and sharp tomato base, not to mention that it will be the best reason to clean your bowl. A simple side salad Add some light and fresh to balance out the richness of the soup.
Mixed lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and a zippy vinaigrette make up a fresh contrast to the smoothness of the tortellini soup. A traditional Caesar salad might work too, in case you want to remain in that Italian-themed road. Roasted vegetables to get a complete meal. Roasted vegetables are a great side to dinner, in case you would like to make the meal a little heavier. Roast broccoli, zucchini, or bell peppers with olive oil, salt and sprinkles of parmesan. The caramel sides and natural sweetness are ideal companions of the savory creaminess of the soup.