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This Tortellini Soup recipe has sweet Italian sausage, fresh cheese tortellini, and leafy green spinach in a rich tomato broth. Finished off with a crispy, cheesy crostini, this is definitely not your run-of-the-mill tomato soup!
My Sausage Tortellini Soup is a delicious meal on its own, but you can pair it with some garlic bread and a copycat Olive Garden Salad and add a few more guests to dinner.
Then try my 7 Can Soup recipe next!
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The Best Tortellini Soup Recipe
Everyone loves my tortellini soup! It’s like your favorite pasta and sauce in a delicious creamy soup. The spinach, tomatoes, sausage, and pasta are so delicious together and really make this soup a complete meal!
- Rich flavors of tomato, sausage and cheese: I have always been a fan of tomato soup. I love the creaminess, rich tomato flavor, and brightness of the tomatoes. This creamy Tortellini soup with sausage highlights that tomato-y goodness while incorporating savory sausage and tender, cheesy pasta.
- Hearty, filling main course: A lot of people like to serve soup as part of a meal, typically the first course. But here we savor soup as our main course. It’s got everything you need – meat, veggies, and this one even has yummy, cheesy pasta.
- Simple and quick: It’s super simple to make in just a few steps and it’s ready in about 40 minutes. Of course, the longer you let it simmer, the better the flavor. Just make sure not to add the tortellini and spinach until just before you’re ready to eat, so they don’t overcook.
- Instant upgrades: I love to sprinkle a little fresh grated Parmesan cheese on top for even more flavor. I love this soup as is, but if you love a creamier soup, stir a cup of heavy cream when you add the tortellini.
What’s in Tortellini Soup?
- Italian Sausage – You need a pound of ground sausage, which you can buy in a package like other ground meat, or as links and just remove from the casing. I like using a mild Italian sausage.
- Onion – Chopped white onion adds a nice bite when cooked with the sausage.
- Garlic – I like lots of garlic with my Italian dishes so I used a whole tablespoon of minced garlic, which is about 3-4 cloves garlic. Feel free to cut it back a little.
- Crushed Tomatoes – San Marzano are the best tomatoes when it comes to canned varieties. If you don’t have crushed tomatoes, 3 ½ cups of tomato sauce would also work.
- Vegetable Broth – Low sodium Chicken broth or beef broth works too, but will alter the flavor a little bit.
- Basil – a handful of fresh basil adds a lovely flavor and aroma.
- Salt and Pepper – to taste.
- Cheese Tortellini – One small package of refrigerated tortellini. It’s usually found where the lunch meat and cheeses are found. Frozen or dried pasta will also work, you just may need to add cooking time.
- Fresh Spinach – I used two cups of fresh baby spinach, but you can use as much as you like. Kale is a great substitution.
How To Make Tortellini Soup
See recipe card below for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
I love when I can whip up a super hearty and delicious soup that requires very minimal effort and is ready in less than an hour. Makes me feel good about feeding my family something delicious and comforting, and that has some veggies too.
- Cook the Italian sausage. Heat some olive oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Saute chopped onions for a few minutes, then add a pound of Italian Sausage and some minced garlic. I use mild, but you could use spicy if your family likes that. Cook until the sausage is no longer pink. Sometimes I’ll add some Italian seasoning, oregano, or a bay leaf for more flavor.
- Make the soup base. Add a large can of crushed tomatoes, vegetable or chicken stock, fresh basil, and a bit of salt. I like to add a pinch of sugar to combat the acidic tomatoes as well, but that’s a personal choice. Bring the soup to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 20-30 minutes.
- Cook the tortellini. Add tortellini to the pot and cook for a few minutes before adding the spinach. The pasta will cook fairly quickly, as will the spinach, so be careful not to overcook – it will become mushy.
- Add spinach. Add the spinach, cover and turn off the heat. Once the spinach is slightly wilted, serve the soup. I recommend adding the cheese crouton (described below).
Serving Suggestion
Top your soup with a cheesy, crispy crouton!
This step is completely optional, but it really adds a nice texture to your soup and makes a beautiful presentation.
- Slice up a French baguette, butter it and grill in a hot skillet.
- Top with parmesan cheese and as the bottom side cooks, the cheese will melt. If it’s not melting, cover with a lid for 30 seconds.
- Transfer to a plate and add a piece to each bowl when serving, so it can soak up all the tomato goodness.
Cooking Variations
Can you double the recipe? Sure! You’ll want to make sure you have a 7-quart pot so it’s big enough to hold the soup.
Make it in a Slow Cooker: First, saute the sausage in a skillet on the stovetop with diced onion and garlic and drain the grease. Add the sausage, tomatoes, broth, and seasonings to the crockpot and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours. Add the tortellini, cover and cook for 30 minutes or until the tortellini is soft and tender. Add the spinach and cook for another 5-10 minutes.
Make it in an Instant Pot: Saute the sausage, onions and garlic. Deglaze the pot with some of the broth, then stir in the rest of the broth and the tomatoes. Press cancel, close and seal the lid, then pressure cook for 5 minutes. Natural release for 5 minutes, then do a quick release for the remaining pressure. Press “saute” to bring to a boil then add the tortellini and cook for 5 minutes, then add the spinach and mix until it wilts. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
How To Store Leftovers
Storage: Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat on the stovetop over low heat. Keep in mind that the tortellini may continue to absorb the liquid and become slightly mushy when reheated.
If you plan to have a lot of leftovers, I recommend cooking the tortellini separately and just adding a little to each bowl. Store it in a separate container and reheat with the soup.
Freezing: Freeze the tomato soup with the sausage in a freezer bag or other freezer container for up to 3 months, then add fresh tortellini when you cook it. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in a pot on the stove.
Reheating: For best results, reheat in a saucepan on the stove. You can also reheat in the microwave.
Expert Tips
- Frozen or dried tortellini – You can use frozen or dried tortellini, but you will need to adjust the cooking time based on the package instructions.
- We don’t like Italian sausage – That’s totally fine! You can use ground beef, ground chicken, or no meat at all.
- We don’t like spinach – Leave it out! You do not need to add spinach to the soup if your family doesn’t like it. Likewise, if you love spinach, you could add as much as you like. Some will pour in a whole big bag from the produce department! You could also use kale.
- Add some heat – For a spicier soup, use spicy Italian sausage and add half a teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
- Add more veggies – When you saute the onions, add some carrots and celery too.
- Balance the acidity – If the tomatoes are a little too acidic, you can balance that with a pinch of sugar.
More Delicious Soup Recipes to Try
- Easy Beef & Macaroni Soup
- Loaded Baked Potato Soup
- Homemade Chicken Soup
- Hamburger Soup
- Bacon and Bean Soup
- Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe
Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage & Spinach
Ingredients
Soup
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground Italian Sausage
- 1/2 cup diced onion about ½ medium sized onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 32 ounces vegetable broth chicken works too
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 9 ounces refrigerated tortellini
- 2 cups packed fresh spinach
Crostini
- 6 Baguette slices (about ⅓ of a baguette)
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 2 tablespoons Freshly shredded Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
Soup
- Heat a large, heavy bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Heat vegetable oil and add diced onion. Saute until onions are beginning to softed; 3-4 minutes
- Crumble Italian Sausage and garlic with the onion. Cook until sausage is no longer pink; about 4-5 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, vegetable (or chicken) broth, basil, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Add tortellini and spinach and simmer for about 5-10 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
- Garnish with shredded Parmesan and serve with a cheesy crostini crouton.
Crostini
- Slice baguette into ½ inch thick slices. Butter one side and place butter side down in a hot skillet until golden brown. Flip bread slices over and sprinkle with Parmesan while the other side gets golden brown. Transfer to a plate and immediately cover loosely with foil if cheese has not completely melted.
YUM! My family absolutely LOVES this amazing, filling soup! Thank you so much! I’ve made it for years and have also shared it with soooo many people! Just thought I’d share my honest review to you, Ms. Kristin and to people out there wondering about making this soup! DO IT!!!!! You and your tummy will be soooo happy you did! THANK YOU for the awesome recipes….they are all greatly appreciated!
You are so welcome Jen! Thank you so much for sharing the love.
Really enjoyed this recipe. I did add a little less than one tbs of sugar to cut acidity of tomatoes.
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Fantastic recipe. It was delicious. I used San Marzano tomatoes and sausage from the meat counter at Whole Foods plus a pinch of sugar.
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Hi Kristin. I am going to make this yummy soup today but there is one little tweek I would do and what do you think? I would cook the tortellini separate and add at the end.
Yes you could certainly cook it separately and add it at the end. Enjoy!
Love this recipe! I have been using your recipe for quite a while and usually I don’t change it. Today I added a few things, 1 heaping teaspoon each of Better than Bouillon Italian Herb and Better than Bouillon Roasted Garlic, and used 2 tablespoons of Kirkland Pesto instead of the Basil. Oh my gosh I truly didn’t think this soup could taste better than your original recipe but it was a bomb. Thank you for this wonderful recipe.
You are so welcome Pam! Thanks for the awesome feedback.
We LOVE this soup! I don’t change a thing. It has become my “go to” soup when someone is sick and I sign up for a meal train. Add a salad, bread & it’s perfect. My daughter and son-in-law love it so much she asked me to make it for her for a function at school where all the teachers are bringing soup. Does anyone know if I make it the day before for her, can she reheat and keep heated (on low) in the crockpot? Not sure how else it would work for her that day. Anyhow, thank you for this wonderful recipe which is pretty easy too (which is another thing I love about it)!
Hi Doris, The tortellini would get mushy if made the day before. So would the spinach. If you could keep those ingredients separate and then add them the day of, that would probably work.
What kind of Italian sausage is the best to use? Sweet, Mild? Thanks.
It depends on your preference. Both are delicious!
I just wanted to say thanks for the recipe. My spouse is out of town for work so me and my two sons made this. They are the harshest food critics, but this made for a fun activity for us to do together and they enjoyed the meal. So much the one that never eats asked for this meal again soon.
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Thank you so much Will do a couple.
You are so welcome Col!
I have made different versions of this soup but by far your recipe is the best! So easy. I followed the recipe exactly but added a little more spinach (3cups) and some extra tortellini. Came out perfect and so flavorful. My family loved it and will be a regular meal in our home!!
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“What did you do to this soup?! Why is it so good?!” comments made during dinner lol.
Very flavorful, very delicious soup! I didn’t have fresh basil or even dried basil so I used Italian seasoning instead. Still came out delicious! Make sure to have bread to dip in this scrumptious broth!
Yes bread is a must! Glad you enjoyed the soup – it’s a huge favorite!
I was introduced to this recipe in 2015 and still make it because I crave it so often.
It’s such a satisfying soup that makes your belly so happy when you finish eating.
Over the years, I found that after it’s been in the fridge overnight the soup is absorbed more by the tortellini so I always add an extra small can of crushed tomatoes and an extra bullion cube of broth. Plus, you get more to eat over a few days which I really like a lot. 🙂
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I don’t usually take the time to review recipes, but this one is worth it. It was so yummy. I was making dinner for someone that requested pasta and I’m not a big fan of the traditional pasta dishes. My friend recommended this one and everyone was glad I listened and requested the recipe. I did add a splash of heavy cream and it added to the deliciousness.
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Thanks to you I have been making this recipe for years! It’s so delicious, every one in my family of 5 loves this soup. I have to double for the instructions call for!
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I love this. It’s so yummy & so easy
Thank you Doug!
I didn’t think my wife would be pleased with only soup for dinner. Wow. Not only did she enjoy it, she requested that I make more and freeze in small portions so she can have it whenever she wants. Made it exactly following the recipe. I liked it too.
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I’ve made your soup quite a few times and love it. I’m thinking of making it for tomorrow night BUT I don’t have sausage and am suffering with a cold and am not well enough to go out. Would hamburger be alright to use and if not, what would you recommend? Honest opinion, because if that won’t work, I’ll wait a few days until I can go out. Thanks!
hi Suzanne, I think hamburger would be fine, or you could leave the meat out entirely. The flavor will be different, but I think it will still taste good – if you use spicy sausage, maybe add a little red pepper flakes to it. Hope you feel better soon!
I added some frozen peas and corn. Shared pot with a family member. We loved loved loved it.
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This was absolutely delicious. I added some heavy cream at the end to make it creamy and everyone devoured it!
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Can you make this in a crock pot?
Yes, just add the tortellini for about 20-30 minutes at the end. The soup will take a few hours on high.
this soup is so good. like… insanely good. I make it just as written and it’s AMAZING! I love ground hot italian sausage with it
Thank you ali!
It’s soup season AGAIN!!! My 14 yr old came home from school and begged me to make this yesterday, I’ve been making this recipe since last fall and it’s the first soup he asked for lol. Great taste, hardy and packed with good stuff he doesn’t even realize he is eating!!! A big thank you from this frustrated mom of three picky teen boys.
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My family loves this soup! I make it just as written and serve it with crusty bread. It’s a hit every time. Thank you for sharing it!
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I made this tonight and it was delicious. I did add some Italian seasoning, black pepper, crushed red pepper, heavy whipping cream and Parmesan cheese on top.
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I really enjoyed the soup. I added half a cup Greek yogurt at the end and I am not a big fan. I think it’s better without the yogurt. However if I add some Italian herbs I think it’ll taste more the way it was originally. Overall excellent taste
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Family favorite!! We all love it.
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I’ve made this several times. I’m making it again tonight. It is delicious, wholesome & very easy to make. Serve this to your family and they will love it.
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Is there something you can substitute for Mimi marshmallows in most of the desserts made with cool whip – sour cream – fruit. My husband doesn’t like marshmallows. THANX
You can leave them or add more fruit, but generally, that’s a common ingredients in those types of desserts.
This was really good. Crustini were the perfect addition. Husband said to put it in the rotation. I did add the other half if my bag of tortellini to the leftovers.
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This was one of the first meals I made for my husband after we got married. Seven years later, it’s still in our regular rotation. So easy and so flavorful!
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Great dish, the only thing I wasn’t sure of is in step 2, where you make the soup base. Do you do that in a separate pot or do you continue with the same pot as the sausage is cooked in. I used two pots and drained the sausage fat(bit more fat free), but I can only imagine how much more flavor that fat/grease will add would add to the soup base!
You can use the same pot, and feel free to drain off the grease or use it.
This is a staple for my family! It is simple and quick to make and tastes delicious every time. It’s so good I’ve shared it among family and friends!
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My personal opinion of this recipe. I loved it.
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One of our go to meals at least once or twice a month. So good!
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Hi! I’m curious when it says it makes 6 servings, how big your serving size is?
My own serving size is roughly 2 ladlefuls. It can vary a bit so I usually say it will serve 5-6.
OMG, so good and so quick. Would not have imagined that much flover with minimal simmering!
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Went mostly by recipe….didn’t read close enough and used diced tomatoes instead of crushed so I added small can of tomatoes sauce….was delicious…my picky taster loved it to. Thanks will definitely make again
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My family loves this recipe! My husband and son have celiac so I boil their tortellini and the regular kind separately and add to each bowl so everyone has what they need.
Does the nutrition info include the crostini or just the soup?
Thank you!
So great that you were able to accommodate their food issues. Yes, the nutritional information includes the crostini.
Thank you. Awesome soup…. I don’t even like sausage. I added some cream cheese, and wow! Thank you!
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Excellent soup! Made this twice and has become a favorite of mine and my wife’s. Highly recommend this one highly!
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Made it today. Super soup!!!! The whole family loved it. Definitely will add this to my list of easy and delicious soup. Will make it often. Followed recipe with exception added some spicy sausage also.
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Awesome easy recipe. We used hot sausage! Very good!
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Love this recipe! I make it often and sometimes use ground beef or spicy sausage. And I add whatever vegetables I have in the fridge to make it a more balanced meal (broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, zucchini, mushrooms, bell peppers, etc.) Thanks for sharing it! 🙂
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I added 2 Big Tablespoons of Tomato Paste. It really added a rich flavor! We loved the soup and will make it again soon!!
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I’ve been making this over the past two years and it’s always a hit! Quick, easy and cheap meal to feed the family. Even better during the cold months.
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Made this today and it was easy and delicious my husband said it was something different that I should keep the recipe and make again in the future.
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Hello, my name is Christie and yesterday I made the tortellini soup with Italian sausage and “oh boy!” My son and daughter and granddaughter enjoyed just as much as I did.. I also made the crostini bread and garlic knots! We ate very well. It was so good… I will make this again…
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Thus was such a yummy meal on a cool night. I did however get my base done the night before so that my flavors could blend together better. Then I brought it to a boil and added my tortellini and spinach and heated for about 10 minutes! All 5 stars here!
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This soup is so easy to make and absolutely delicious. One of my favorite recipes. We love it.
Nice! Thank you so much for your feedback Susan.
What’s the per serving size in ounces. 12 16? I like to make 7 qts at a time.
This recipe will make approximately 2 quarts of soup and serves 5-6 people.
I really enjoyed this soup! I used half chicken stock and half V-8 juice and cut-up country style chicken breakfast sausage links. I will be making this again!
Nice! Thank you for the feedback Valarie.
Delicious! Full of flavor! I was tempted to add in the greek yogurt as it was suggested. I think i will with my leftovers! It really sounds good to try! I enjoyed the parmesan crostini perfect for dunking. With Fall upon us this was the best recipe to enjoy! It’s a keeper! Inexpensive and so simple! Not many dirty dishes. Pretty quick to make. No fresh tortellini in my town frozen worked just fine.
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Favorite in my house in the colder months! I add some Italian seasoning, a can of diced tomatoes, and a splash of heavy whipping cream. Also extra spinach 🙂
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love love this recipe. My hubby and I love it year round. Question for you?? Do you think adding a Parmesan cheese rind would bump up the flavor a bit?
Thanks
Jeanne
Hi Jeanne, I think that’s a GREAT idea!
Can I substitute frozen spinach if so, what adjustments need to be made
You could use frozen spinach, but keep in mind that it would be condensed so you might not need as much. and I would thaw it and wring out the liquid first. It wouldn’t need any cooking eime rither, so just toss it in at then end, long enough to warm it up.
This Is my go tortellini recipe for years now I just made this for my brother and his wife and they loved It. Its simple but yet has a lot of flavor.
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This is the best and most flavorful soup. I make it all the time in the cooler months. The fresh basil is a must. I get my tortellini’sat Aldi’s cause it’s my h cheaper also I get the tricolored ones.
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One of the best simple and delicious recipes online imo. A co-worker made this for a potluck once and I’ve been making it for probably 3 years now. I always use chicken stock and extra spinach. Thank you! 🙂
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I’m sorry but I thought this was very bland. I’m not a good enough cook to know what it needed. I think the crushed tomato made it blah. I added grated parm, kosher salt, and crushed red pepper flakes but could not give it the flavor it needed. Next time no tomatoes and straight chicken broth or stock.
This is my first food review. But I have to tell you that this recipe is a real favorite!!! My daughter who is in college asked me to send her this recipe. She makes it regularly…and she isn’t into cooking. It’s easy and wonderful for leftovers. It’s my go to recipe for taking to friends and neighbors when somebody needs a meal. (I add a can of white beans and some zucchini but it’s perfect on its own!)
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I do not know when this recipe was first posted but I made it for my two sons while they were in high school playing sports. They graduated in 2019 and 2021, respectively. This is their favorite home cooked meal. When they come home from college, this is first thing they ask to be on the menu. Thank you for posting all those years ago.
You are so welcome Mom! So happy to here your boys love it. Thank you so much for the awesome comment!
This is the best soup ever! A friend served it at a luncheon and we all loved it. She gave out the recipe and I made it the next day and have been making it over and over!!!
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Excellent! I did add tomato paste because I like a more robust tomato presence. Also a splash of basalmic vinegar. So good!!!
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Excellent recipe! Easy and quick to make!
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One of my favorite soups! I avoid dairy so I love that this is not a cream based soup. The only change I make is to cook the tortellini al dente separate from the soup. I allow everyone to decide how many tortellini to add to their hot soup, but more importantly, the leftovers are much better. I put the tortellini in a plastic bag in the fridge and they do not get soggy from sitting in the soup over the next few days after serving.
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This is an easy to fix, great recipe. We really enjoy it. I have made this several times, and am so glad to have discovered your site. Thank you for sending great uncomplicated recipes to me.
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This soup is delicious! Very easy to make & leftovers keep well & freeze also. I only cook for one now so the fact it keeps well is great!
Thank you!
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i have made this close to 20 times & everyone i make it for LOVES IT!
i’m making it this week & accidentally got tortellini from the shelf instead of refrigerated tortellini… do i make the soup as normal? should i cook the pasta before hand?
You can still cook the tortellini in the soup, it just might take a little longer.
I have made this soup a few times. So quick and easy to make. This time I used 1 14 oz crushed tomatoes & 1 14 oz fire roasted tomatoes. A little spicy but delish!!
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I made this soup last night and I LOVE IT! Everything is perfect about this recipe. The only modification that I made was that I used Chicken sweet Italian Sausage instead of pork. I highly recommend this soup! 2 thumbs up.
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Perfect comfort recipe! Flavorful, filling, and so easy! I used spicy Italian sausage and it kicked up the flavor. I’ll definitely make this again m.
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This recipe is delicious and always a favorite of mine! I use Italian and spicy sausage and an entire bag of spinach. Added some green onions this time and way more garlic (because I am a garlic addict) A definite go to I the winner her months!
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The BEST and MOST requested soup! So good.
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Family favorite! A great weeknight meal that’s easy to put together, hearty and warming on a cold night. We love it.
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Have yet to make, but attempting tonight! I was curious what the actual serving size is?
Hi Nicole, you should get 5-6 servings. I don’t usually say what the serving “size” is because all of the information offered here is approximate and depends on who is eating. But, when I make this, we usually do about a ladle and a half per person.
Been making for years. One of my sons favorites. I just dont add the crostini. I use hot sausage too, so yummy!
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K.
I love this soup, but my husband doesn’t do soup for dinner due to the liquid content (too many overnight trips to the bathroom) so I figured out how to improvise. I added cubed zucchini and sliced mini sweet peppers and used a can of diced tomatoes and less broth. He loved it and he gets his on a plate with a fork and mine is in a bowl with a fork AND spoon. We both get what we want and enjoy the amazing flavor. Yummy
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K.
I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve used this recipe. Whenever I mention I am going to cook this for dinner, my boyfriend does not hesistate to do the grocery shopping. I add in a whole bag of spinach for a larger serving of veggies, throw the crostinis under the broiler for a couple minutes to really get the cheese nice and melty. TIP: Ruffino Chianti is under $10 a bottle and pairs perfectly with this dish. Cheers 🙂
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K.
I have been making this soup for years, and I am just now writing a review. It is our family’s favorite soup and a staple in our home. It is also my go-to recipe to bring friends & family in need of a meal. Absolutely wonderful and comforting.
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K.
just making this for a cool rainy night. Lovely flavors
We absolutely love this soup, it is so easy and its even better the second day!
Just came here to say I’ve been making this soup regularly for years. It’s one of our favorites, husband requests it monthly probably. So so good!
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K.
Someone brought this to a potluck at work years ago and it’s been a regular recipe for me ever since. So easy and INCREDIBLY delicious. Thank you!
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Love e erything in this recipe. But have a quick question, could I possibly use Orzo in this recipe?
Thanks, Janet
Instead of the tortellini? Sure!
This soup is so delicious and easy to make. I had to make it 2 nights in a row the first time because my family loved it so much! What’s nice is you can personalize it with your sausage and tortellini but the mild Italian sausage is so sweet and good!
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I add some pepper flakes for a little heat
This is a favorite in my house, but I do add a block of cream cheese to it.
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I’ve made this multiple times for special events and each time it was a winner! And it looks as delicious as it tastes. Thank you so much for sharing it!! 🙂
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This is my go to for Tortellini soup. It is the best!
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This soup has been one of my “go to” recipes. Its so good and easy preparation. We truly love it.
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I LOVE this soup and make it all year! I love doubling the recipe and using sweet and hot Italian sausage. I just might try adding in other veggies as seen in some of the other reviews.
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So delicious! I added more spinach and used some hot red pepper flakes since I used sweet sausage. Thank you! This will be a fave in our home!
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I meant to say I used Ro Tel Mild diced tomatoes and green chilies in place of the CRUSHED tomatoes. Thank you!
Thank you Ginnie!
This is an excellent soup! I didn’t have diced tomatoes so I used Ro Tel mild diced tomatoes and Green Chilies. Gave the soup a little bite. Also, I didn’t have tortellini so I used De Cecco Orecchiette. I soaked and drained the noodles 2xs to take a lot of the starch out and so the noodles didn’t make the soup thick. The next time I make it I will purchase the ingredients that are used exactly in the soup. Excellent! Thank you for sharing!!!!
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I made this for the second time Saturday night and it has easily become a family favorite! I used spicy Italian sausage and the whole bag of spinach plus a zucchini and bell pepper. Gave some to my daughter last night to take to work for lunch. She said Ma, this soup is awesome and I love the kick! Thanks for a great recipe!
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I love this recipe, my BFF in TX told me about this recipe. It’s a new favorite of mine. The icing on the cake so to speak is the simplicity of the recipe.
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I used a can of diced tomatoes with garlic and olive oil, added a can of cannoli beans. A great tasting soup that you can make fast.
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This needs to serve a large group AND have left overs! How does the recipe need to change to do so???
I often double the recipe. It fed 12 with some left over.
How big is a “serving”?
Many times a suggested serving is a 8oz cup
A cup sounds kind of small to me. We usually do about 2 ladle fulls per person. Maybe a cup and a half.
Cooked it for my wife today.
I like giving her a break on a long day.
The soup turned out really great.
Another dish to add to my file.
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Cooked it for my wife today.
I like giving her a break on a long day.
The soup turned out really great.
Another dish to add to my file.
This is our family’s favorite soup! We call it tortaweenie soup as our granddaughter couldn’t pronounce it and the name stuck. I just introduced my 91 year old mother to it and now you have another fan.
Fantastic Ann! Thanks for sharing the love.
I have made this dozens of times over the years. So easy and so good!
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I forgot to buy spinach, but still made the soup anyways for dinner and it came out amazing!! This is a great soup for a cold January night!
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I am sooo glad I found this recipe. I used
To fix it quite a bit but I lost my recipe. This is one of the best soups I have ever fixed and so easy! Thank you♥️
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I loved this soup, and will be making it for the second time. I couldn’t find fresh basil, so I used dried. I used chicken broth, and since I also love spinach, I used the whole bag. I make a lot of soups, and this one will definitely be in the rotation.
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FANTASTIC! I don’t know why this soup is so good but it is. I added a little heavy cream.
Can it b made in an instant pot? Cook how long?
Thank you for your site.
Yes. Use the saute function to cook the sausage and onions. Add a small amount of the broth to deglaze then add the rest of the chicken broth and the tomatoes and seasonings and cook for 5-10 minutes. Release then bring to a boil and add the tortellini until cooked, then stir in the spinach.
Brown sausage in instant pot then season and throw in spinach, tomatoes, tortellini, and chicken stock then cook for 20 minutes. When done add heavy whipping cream and Parmigian cheese and enjoy
Came out absolutely delicious! My husband and I both loved it! This will definitely become a regular of ours. I was wondering though, how would it be to maybe add a little heavy cream or milk to it to try a creamier version? Or would that be too much? Just curious on maybe switching it up a bit 🙂
You could add some heavy cream, maybe start with 1/2 cup, to get a creamier soup.
My friend made this last night for dinner. I’ll be honest, I’m not a fan of pasta and tomato sauce. But this soup was phenomenal!! I plan on making this and I’m sure it will become a regular item on my family’s menu!
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Can you substitute frozen spinach?
Yes you could use frozen spinach. Thaw and squeeze out as much water as possible.
Hi does this delicious soup freeze well?
The pasta can get a little mushy, but it will freeze ok. If possible, freeze the soup without the tortellini, then add fresh when you reheat it.
Thank you
I am making this delicious soup for the 2nd time tonight.
But I don’t have any chicken or vegetable broth. By any chance will it taste ok with beef broth?
Hi Jennifer, I haven’t made this with beef broth. While it wouldn’t be my first choice, I do think it would taste ok.
Really really really good soup. My co-workers comment all the time about how good the lunchroom smells when I heat it at work.
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My husband and I loved this soup. I used chicken broth and it turned out great. I love tomato basil soup and this reminded me of it.
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I have come back to this recipe over and over and over. My husband and I love it. It was time I finally left a review. 🙂 so so good.
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Made this soup for the first time tonight. So good! It’s a hit at my house, and I’ll definitely be making it again!
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We LOVE this soup. Make it all the time. It’s fast easy and so delicious! One of our favorite winter dishes.
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This soup is incredibly delicious. It takes way less than an hour to prepare — Enough said!
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LOVE LOVE this soup! It’s so hearty and tasty! FRESH is the best! The flavor is amazing! Made again yesterday. I’ve made many times! It’s my favorite!
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Love love this soup!! Made it many times!! So good! Having it tonight for dinner. Everyone I have made it for loves it!!
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yummy italian sausage spinach……
I have made this soup many times and it is delicious! It is my go to soup when I have company, especially in the winter, and my family loves it too. I prefer it with vegetable broth and have made it with fresh tortellini and dry tortellini.
Thank you J. Jackson!
Have you ever used beef broth? And it that cheese tortelinni?
I have not tried with beef broth. I don’t think I’d like the strong taste with the tortellini.
Yes, cheese tortellini.
Thank you Kristin for this recipe!
This delicious soup will permanently appear in my home menu.
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This soup was so easy and delicious. The only ingredient changed was I added a pound of loose hot sausage. Will be making again. Thanks!
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Absolutely delicious, added the sour cream at the end.
Thank you Karen!
This soup is easy and so delicious! Thanks for the recipe.
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I love this soup! so flavourful and quick to make!
Thank you Jackie!
I totally love this recipe. It has become one of my go to favorites and I make it at least once a month.
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Wonderful recipe- didn’t change a thing- I will make it again and again.
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Thank you for such a lovely recipe. Served it up to my family at lunch with the parmesan toast and was thoroughly enjoyed!
This was good as-is but upon tasting the broth it needed more seasoning for us. I added 1t Italian seasoning and 1t dried basil along with 3T sugar, salt and a good shake of red pepper flake. I also added a medium pour of heavy cream after it was off the heat. I took the advice and cooked the tortellini separately and put it all together in the bowl. Topped with parm and fresh basil. Fantastic! Thanks for the idea!!!
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This recipe is fantastic! Super easy to make, and gave me some leftovers I’m actually looking forward to eating.
This recipe is the bomb!!!! So so good, loved everything about it. Thanks for sharing!
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Great recipe, great taste ! Thanks ?!
At what step do you add the sour cream?
Let the sour cream sit out while you make the soup so it’s not really cold when you mix it in with the hot soup. You would add that at the end.
My son’s mother in law introduced me to this soup and I liked it so much I looked for a recipe. This one sounded like what I wanted and it surpassed all expectations.
It is now our favorite soup.
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It serves 6. Is that 1 cup per serving?
Thank you
Probably closer to a cup and a half.
I’m so glad I stumbled upon this recipe! I cooked it for my family and extended family–all 12 of us loved it!! I paired it with a nice spinach salad and french bread. The flavor was amazing and felt like I was dining at a nice Italian restaurant. Definitely will be adding to our “family faves” list.
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Hey Kristin! This is going to be my husbands birthday meal! Can canned or frozen bag spinach be used? Thank you!
If you thaw it and squeeze out all the liquid, yes it could. However, fresh will provide the best texture.
This is delicious! Everyone loved it! The day after I made it, my husband asked me how I made the broth and was surprised how simple it was. Definitely adding to my favourites!
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Family loves this recipe! I have to double it every time I make it.
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the greatest soup we ever had. the hot sausage is the must be,
That’s awesome Joe! Thanks for stopping by.
Made this on Christmas eve to go along with my Rustic Italian dinner. Everyone raved about it! Very good soup!
Thank you J.
We’ve made this several times; super easy, super good. We’ve used beef tortellini as well as cheese, both were great. Don’t skip the fresh basil!
Nice! Thanks for sharing your feedback Bill.
Made this tonight and it was easy and tasted fantastic! I had frozen spinach and frozen tortellini and it worked perfect. Thanks for sharing this!
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Fantastic recipe! The only change I made is instead of crushed tomatoes I used one 14oz can of diced, fire roasted tomatoes and a 14 oz can of diced tomatoes with basil, oregano, and garlic.
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Wonderful soup. I used hot sausage (makes very spicy) and changed broth to beef broth. It was to die for. I’m making again this week and splitting mild and spicy Sausage so my daughter will enjoy. The cheesy bread and the finishing touch to an excellent recipe.
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This was a hit! So easy and very flavorful! The whole family asked for seconds. 🙂
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Kristin our family loves this soup! It is easy enough for my daughters to make in their college apartment kitchens and wow their friends. My husband and I have made it for guests and it it beautiful and a crowd pleasr. Thank you!
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Absolutely delicious
I used 1/2 hot sausage 1/2 breakfast sausage
Can you freeze after tortellinis are added?
You can, however I caution against it because the pasta tends to get mushy.
loves easy to cook delicious recipes, please continue telling us these goodies… thanks so much!
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My hubby doesn’t like tomato chunks. What can I use in place of canned tomatoes? Purée or sauce?
Mine doesn’t either! In this case the best option is to puree the canned tomatoes before adding to the soup. Tomato sauce is different and doesn’t have that same fresh taste that the crushed tomatoes will, but you could go that route for simplicity
Love this soup, excellent!
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Absolutely a hit with my family!! Love this recipe. Thank you!!
Can the dried tortellini be used in place of the refrigerated version? If so do any changes need to be made? This sounds delicious!
Yes, just adjust the cooking. They still won’t take that long.
So easy to fix and delicious. I used mild ground Italian sausage and cheese filled tortellini. Good the first day and even better the next.
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What kind of tortellini? Meat or cheese ?
Thank you
It’s up to you – I usually use cheese but a tortellini with meat would be ok as well.
Very tasty. Loved it
Thank you Pamela! Thanks for sharing.
Made this tonight and added green pepper and mushrooms …. wow, I love it !!!
That’s awesome Lisa! Thank you so much for your feedback.
Oh my! This was so delicious. I did not and will not ever change a thing.
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My family loved this! I doubled so we can do leftovers tomorrow. I think the added sour cream is a must. Used whole, organic for a creamy finish.
Hi Patty, So happy that you and your family loved this recipe! Thanks for stopping by.
Hi
Sounds good
Can you use frozen tortellini and jyst cook a little longer?
Frozen tortellini probably wouldn’t need much more time.
We love this soup! It is so hearty and delicious! I’m wondering about canning this without the tortellini. I’d love to hear if anyone has tried that. It’s already very easy to make but love the idea for food storage. Thanks. 🙂
Are used kielbasa sausage and also added a jar of pesto in place of the basil. Great recipe
Have been making this recipe for over a year! We love it! I have perfected it for my family. We love lots of sausage and tortellini and added mushrooms. Yum. Wanted to finally leave a comment and rating. 🙂
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Wish I could post an image of my beautiful bread! This is the second time I made it, and this time I made a double loaf because it was gone so fast last time! And I have NEVER attempted homemade bread before. This is so easy! Next time I might roast some garlic and mix it into the dough. The possibilities are endless! Also, if you make a double loaf, you don’t need to extend the baking time, surprisingly. I watched it to make sure but nope, I did 30 min with the lid on and 15 with it off. Turned out amazing!
That’s so awesome Amber! Thank you so much for sharing your experience and feedback.
made this for dinner tonight and it was excellent. Will definitely make again.
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I freaking love this soup. I’ve been making this for years. I made it when my sister had her baby almost four years ago and a few times when I was on maternity leave myself. A perfect comfort food. And so easy! Love love love. Every sing time. ❤️
Nice! It’s one of my family’s favorite. Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience Cameron.
This is an easy and delicious recipe! I made garlic Parmesan herb toast with the bread. It was most delicious and colorful! My family loved it!Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe with us.?
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I made this recipe last night & it was delicious! My husband hates when I make soup for dinner, but he liked this so much that he asked to take the leftovers for lunch today!!! Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Nice! Thanks for sharing your experience Debbie.
This soup is amazing, absolutely one of my first go-to soups when the weather starts to get cool!! I always add carrots, celery, and sometimes, asparagus and/or peppers. I’m a complete glutton and burn my mouth every time because I just CANT WAIT for it to cool!! I use hot Italian sausage and it’s seasoned so good that I don’t add any other spices!! Thank you!!! Don
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This was AMAZING! Made this for my husband and son, substituted 2 cans Rotel instead of the tomatoes and this was one of the best recipes I’ve made! Will definitely be added to our dinner rotation! Thanks for sharing!!
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A friend served me this soup and I loved it! She gave me the recipe and now it’s a family favorite!
So easy and delicious! Thank you.
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Soooo easy and delicious!! Definitely going to be making this several times this fall
Thank you Brittany! Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing.
My daughter in law made this when I came to visit and it was so good. She gave me the recipe and I am making it today. I love it. Thanks for sharing it.
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Love this recipe! Perfect for fall evenings! Just curious, does the nutritional info include the cheese baguette or just soup? And what is considered a serving size. Thanks so much!!
I usually consider 1-2 ladlefuls a servings, but it’s really a personal preference. The nutritional information is based on getting the pot divided by 6 servings. Yes, the crostini is included in the nutritional information.
This has become one of my favorite soups! It is hearty and delicious.
That’s awesome Connie! Thanks for stopping by.
This recipe is so quick and delicious. I love soups and enjoy finding quick meals, such as this. I used a whole bag of spinach and it’s perfect. Thank you for sharing your creativity in the kitchen ??
The more spinach, the better I say!
Only have pork sausage not Italian…..do you think that will work in this awesome recipe…..
The flavor profile is different. You might want to add a little more italian seasoning and some red pepper flakes, and some fennel seeds if you have it. But it could work.
I absolutely love this recipe! I’ve made it many times, especially when I have last minute company. Everyone loves it when I make it. The kids in my boyfriends family are extremely picky yet they tear this up and easily clean their bowels. I totally recommend this!
Sounds like a win win Sandy! thank you so much for stopping by!
This is so good and I’ve made it several times. I simply use the entire bag of fresh spinach.
I make this soup probably once a month. We absolutely love it. Does anyone out there have any insight on how I could make this in my instant pot?
I need to try this in the Instant Pot! I would think you could brown the sausage on the saute function, then add the soup ingredients.
Was thinking the same thing, just not sure about times and how it would handle the tortellini. Nonetheless, I’ll keep making it even without the IP!
Just made this in my instant pot! Perfect one pot meal!!! Sautéed the sausage and onion and pressure cooked on medium for 30 mins! Delish – thank you!!!!
Looks delicious. Thank you for sharing. I can’t wait to try it. ??
Hi Kristin,
Would happen to know the nutritional facts?
Thanks
We are working to update the recipes on this site with nutritional information. It’s a lengthy process that takes some time, but we hope to have it soon.
Do you drain the sausage from the grease after browning before adding the other ingredients?
You can, but it doesn’t release too much and adds flavor to the soup.
Those all look so good!
Thank you Michele!
How many does it feed?
It will feed 4-6 people depending on portion size.
Great to read about you Kristin – you sound like an amazing woman. I want to comment on your Tortellini soup with Italian Sausage and Spinch. It is a staple in our house and we love it. Even my husband who “doesn’t like” soup! He calls this dish pasta!
Thank you Katherine! So happy that you and your family loved this recipe!
One of my family’s favorites. I make it all the time. I even made for Bunco tonight and it was a big hit!
Thank you Michelle!
A family favorite of ours! Even our twin 5 year olds and 2 year old loves it! We’ve made it several times and get asked for the recipe every time. Thank you!!
Thanks Shannon! So happy that you and your family loved this recipe!
I have made several times so easy and yum!!
This soup is amazing. Going to share with my family and not keep secrets. Way to good to not share. Will be enjoying this week for my lunch but seems to be perfect to freeze. Thank you for actually confirmed
5 star rating. I will confirm 100%
Do you recommend cooking the tortellini separately? Is it ok to freeze?
It can be cooked with the soup. If you want to freeze though, I’d say make the soup without the spinach or the tortellini and freeze it that way, then add those ingredients fresh.
I’ve made this few times. So good! I wonder if I can use kale instead of spinach? Will it tastes good? And turkey ground instead of Italian sausage? Thanks!
Yes you could definitely use kale in this recipe. You could use ground turkey, but you may need to adjust the seasoning because sausage has a very savory flavor.
Looking forward to trying this recipe tonight. Just wondering do you prefer to use yellow, white, or red onion?
i will usually us yellow onions in most of my recipes.
This is awesome with gnocchi as well!
Thank you Stephanie!
Great soup! I do have one question. If I were to make the tortellini by hand, would the cook times remain the same?
Kudos to you for wanting to make fresh pasta! I haven’t tried it that way, but I would probably just cook the tortellini separately and add it in at the end to keep from overcooking it.
I am making this recipe tonight and am really excited. I bought a bag of what I thought was spinach and it turns out it’s a combination of spinach, bok choy, and baby chard. Do you think this will make much of a difference?
Sorry for the delayed response Julie. I probably wouldn’t add the bok choy or baby chard because I’m not sure of the cooking times. Spinach cooks very quickly. What did you decide?
Hello!
I am not a fan of tomatoes! What would your opinion be if I leave out the whole crushed tomatoes step?
Thank you!
It’s tomato soup, so it would remove pretty much the bulk of the recipe. I suppose you could make it with just beef broth and add as much as you need to fill the pot.
Hi Kristin! I loved the recipe but had a quick question. On step #4 are you suppose to cover it was a lid also while simmering?
It’s a personal preference. Simmering with the lid off will thicken the soup a bit; lid on will keep the liquid in.
Super easy and super DELICIOUS!
Thank you Pamela!
I’m wondering if this could be made in a crockpot? I have friends coming over for a doggy play date and would like to make this soup for the “moms” but would like to do in the morning before work. Any suggestions?
I have not made this in a crockpot myself. The tortellini would need to be added during maybe the last 20-30 minutes, and the spinach at the very end.
From start to finish it took me 50 minutes, and it is the most delicious soup i’ve ever had! Thank you so much!
Thank you Aubrie!
Thanks for this super quick recipe that my husband loved!! We journal our food daily in an app. Any chance you have the nutritional values for this meal?
Hi Laura, Unfortunately since I am not a nutritionist I am not always able to provide nutritional information for each recipe. However there are great sites out there, like myfitnesspal.com, that can help.
Thank you for stopping by!
I accidentally bought diced tomatoes instead of crushed 🙁 Can I substitute?
Diced tomatoes are not a good substitute for crushed, however do you have a couple of options. You could drain the tomatoes and then use a blender to quickly crush the diced tomatoes (just a couple of quick pulses) or you could use them as is and the soup will just not be as thick.
I used diced tomatoes and it was DELICIOUS!
The sausage, tortellini, spinach soup was awesome and so simple to make. So much flavor. My family usually cringes on new recipe night but they loved this. Thank you for the recipe!
So happy that you and your family loved this recipe! Thank you Jill!
A warning this is long but have to be said about this soup!
I have been making this for a few years with praises every time! My then picky 7 year old who “hated soup” always had more than one helping and that was all I could ask for! Well, 2 years ago my dad passed and so I made a big batch and took it to my moms. My grandmom was there from Florida and as most old school Italians nothing anyone makes is ever good enough… she ranted and raved about this soup. Well fast forward to fall of this year she was diagnosed with cancer and so she was here to stay. She was declining quickly and couldn’t eat anything. My mom made her soups that she said “smelled like the devil”… so I went and spent the weekend making her some soups this one especially since she requested it. It was the first thing she had eaten in days! She passed the next morning and so my mom had plenty of soup for all that came… this was a hit… when they say soup is a comfort food, it’s so true!!! But this one especially has brought much comfort to My family in so many times! It has become a part of us!!! Thanks for sharing it!!!
Ravae, I am so sorry for your losses and I am so happy that this recipe has been so loved by your family. Wishing you New Year blessings!
Family loved it!
This soup was absolutely delicious! I sent the recipe to my daughter because I know she and her husband will love it. Thanks for the recipe, I will make this again and again.
Hello! I’ve made this a few times and we love it! However, we do like a thicker soup and when I add the sour cream it seems to seperate. When is a good time to add that?
Thank you!
You could add heavy cream instead, and let it come to room temperature first.
love the tortellini, spinach and sausage soup so much. Made it 4 times now. I really wish I had
nutritional values, like calories etc. per serving. Its my new ‘go to’ company lunch or light supper or
take to a neighbor dish.
We are working on adding nutritional content to all of our recipes so be sure to check back!
Hi- if you buy packaged tortellini, do you need to boil it prior to adding to the soup or will it cook whole in the soup?
It will cook in the soup.
Hi. There are so many ads that my page keeps closing out and I have to refresh, or I have to scroll so much to try and find the recipe it makes it frustrating! This soup sounds good but I don’t know if it’s worth trying to find it again because of the ads. I can’t even write this without a ton of ads blinking through and moving the page around.
Sounds like there could be something going on with your internet because there aren’t any moving ads on my page other than a video that moves to the top of the screen.
How many does this recipe serve?
It will yield 4-6 servings, depending on the serving size.
Nice recipe and so easy. I don’t care for Italian sausage so use a mild ground sausage. I eat this during the week so seperately cook the tortellini to later add to each bowl I reheat- preventing overlooked tortellini occurring on the day the soup is made and sits to cool. Great comfort food.
Thank you Jennifer. great idea about the using ground sausage.
Love the soup I make it quite often
Thank you Debbie!
delicious soup and very easy to make we all loved it wish i had taken a pic thank you posting this recipe
Thank you Rick and thanks for sharing your experience!
Made this for the guys at work. They loved it.
Thank you Jerri! and Thank you for stopping by!
Wonderful recipe! And not too difficult. I will definitely add this to the fall/winter rotation list. I didn’t change a thing.
Thank you Michelle!
Kristin:
I made this soup tonight & it was delicious. I added carrots too! Everyone loved it!
Great idea Kathryn, love that you made it your own!
This was really good! I added some red pepper to give it a bit of kick.
Thank you Kim,
Great idea about the red peppers.
Great soup, we both love it! I’ve served this soup with family and everyone has enjoyed it including the crostini. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Karen,
So happy that you and your family loved this recipe!
How many main course servings does this recipe make?
It will make 4-6 servings, depending on how hungry you are. 🙂
Hi Kristin Love, love this recipe. My step daughter made for us for dinner. We worried a little about her dad liking it( he is picky) He loved it! I be made it about 6 times since. My schedule has changed so I need to do some crock pot meals. Would you suggest about 7-8 I crock pot. And should spinach be added at end
I would like to make this soup. Can it be made in a slow cooker?
Yes, but you would need to cook the sausage first, and add the tortellini and spinach only towards the end.
I usually don’t comment on these things but this soup was exactly what I didn’t know I was craving!! It’s amazing and freaking easy. Being pregnant and getting any type of energy to do something new is like a never for me haha but this soup was so easy so delicious and exactly what I didn’t know I wanted, I’ll be making it again, no doubt! 5 stars all the way! I’ll have to make the bread to go with it next time.
Thanks for an awesome recipe! Oh and so perfect for fall! ?❤️
Terrific recipe as is. Will be making this again, as is, before I begin to experiment. This soup will be great on our So. Cal. “winter” evenings. Thanks.
Haha So Cal winters are the best! 🙂
I will try this delicious-sounding recipe. Sounds easy and nutritious.
Thanks
Can’t wait to try your Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage and Spinach. Sounds positively Yummy!!!
This soup is a winner!! I added some chopped zucchini but other than that followed the directions exactly. Delicious!
This has been an instant hit with my family of 5 (including some super picky eaters!). Everyone begs to have this on a regular basis. We err on the spicy side, so usually use spicy sausage. We typically make the soup base ahead of time on a weekend or prior evening and then just had the pasta and spinach the night we are ready to serve. We never have leftovers! We also use homemade chicken broth a lot which further enhances the awesome flavor.
Anyone ever tried making this in an Instant Pot or other pressure cooker? Wondering if I would need to add the tortellini after pressure cooking or not (definitely would wait to add the spinach)
Mine didn’t come out great. I didn’t mind the first bowl that I had but no one else ate it. Said it tasted off. Maybe my sausage was bad but it looked and smelled fine when I was cooking it.
Made this soup, LOVED IT!
I made this tonight. It was excellent!!! I have never commented on a recipe before.
So glad you enjoyed it!
Delicious!
Making it for the 3rd time tonight. it’s delicious. hubby loves it.
Can this be frozen after making? I want to make some for my sister who just recovered from surgery. Thanks!
I am kind of leary of freezing pasta, it can come out quite mushy when you reheat it. If anything, I would freeze the soup without the spinach and pasta, then provide those on the side with instructions.
I freeze this soup all the time in single serve glass bowls for work and it reheats fine! LOVE this recipe
I made this recipe for my family and they loved it so much it became their favorite soup. I made it for my co-workers as well and they keep on asking when I can make it again. Thank you so much for sharing ?
how many does this serve?
A decent serving will serve about 6.
What kind of tortellini?
We use cheese tortellini but you could use any flavor.
I made this for dinner on a cold, rainy night and it was great! So flavorful and easy to make. It also made for great leftovers at work the next day 🙂
DO you use sweet Italian sausage tortelloni or three cheese tortellini
I typically use plain cheese tortellini, but you could use any flavor you like.
I used mild Italian sausage and three cheese tortellini
Absolutely delicious. Have made it twice aand getting ready to make it again. I use 1 lb of tortellini just because I’m a huge fan of it.
I made this soup and was hoping I would have it for a few days at least but after my family tasted it I actually had to make a second batch that same evening. It is delicious!
it would be helpful to post nutritional information on the recipes. Unless I missed it. The sausage spinach tortilleni soup was amazing!
I made this tonight and it was FANTASTIC! My family loved it. Will definitely be making again.
Just made this and it turned out delicious! I did add potabella mushrooms, celery, tomato paste & soup. Will definitely make again.
Hi Kristin,
I would like to add half-and-half to make the tomato soup just a little richer/creamier. Would you swap out part of the chicken stock for the half and half? If so what ratio do you think. I am so very excited to try this recipe the reviews speaks so highly of it. thanks for your help and happy New Year!
Yes you could swap out some of the stock for half and half, or just add some at the end.
would this be 4 servings
Four generous servings. We usually get 5-6.
Loved!
we (my picky teenager and boyfriend ) love this soup. we have made it with Italian Turkey sausage. Wonderful
I love soup recipes that you can tweak to make your own! I’ve made this twice now, and it’s a huge hit with my family. My 3 year old LOVES the tortellini and Italian sausage in it, and I strain the ingredients out and cool it down for my 10 month old. I like to add diced carrots and celery, but tonight I also added sliced mushrooms. DELISH! I will make this at least a few more times this winter. Thanks for such an awesome recipe!
Making this for tonight’s dinner. I found its easy to let everything simmer in the crockpot while I am at work and then add the tortellini and spinach to cook while I make the crostini. I snuck in some onion and zucchini to bolster the veggies. It does get a bit gummy if you freeze it but its still delicious!!!
HI made this oupo a couple years back, and it was a hit! Now, I want to make it for my fiance, and plan on using both sweet and spicy Italian sausage 🙂 The one thing I can’t remember from last time is, does the tortellini reheat well (without breaking or becoming mush)? I’m making it today, and I’m sooo excited to restate this incredibly flavorful soup!! 🙂
It can get a little mushy, but it’s not too bad.
This recipe is delish! Just made it for the first time and it was very simple. Unfortunately my boyfriend doesn’t like cheese so I swapped the tortellini for macaroni which worked fine (and healthier!). I also so added a tad bit more garlic, onions, fresh basil, and spinach than the recipe called for, as well as added a little bit of sugar to balance the sourness of the tomatoes. I recommend using low sodium chicken broth since italian sausage is quite salty on its own. If you want the soup to be thicker, decrease the amount of broth. Great recipe I will definitely make it again!
I usually add carrots to this soup. Have to get everyone eating their veggies.
Great idea!
Had this over the weekend and craving it so bad making it tonight! SO yummy with the parm. Thinking of maybe a dollop of ricotta on top?
The ricotta would be lovely!
Making this soup as we speak. Smells amazing!!! Tasted the broth, ant wait to have the end result. I might add some half and half for some a creamier taste. Should I warm that up before adding to the broth?
If adding half and half, you’d probably be fine to just add it to the pot. However, it’s never a bad idea to temper the cold liquid with a little from the pot first.
Thank you for this great recipe. I am simmering this as we speak and it smells and tastes delicious. I didn’t have fresh basil so I used the dried basil I had on hand. Definitely a keeper.
Wow wow wow…this was super easy to make and so delicious. Lots of rich flavour. Yum!
Delicious soup with very few ingredients and easy to make! Thank You!!
Really good! Soup pot is empty! 🙂
for the tortellini soup, if you dont have basil is there anything else you can use
You could just leave the basil out. Oregano would be a nice substitute if you want, or even dried parsley.
This was excellent! Quick and easy dinner. I made it gluten free with GF pasta and GF veggie broth. So flavorful and filling on a cold night!
Great looking recipe. Do you have calorie info listed? I couldnt find it.
Hi Erika, because I’m not a nutritionist, I’m not able to provide that kind of info. However they are great free fitness apps out there, and I recommend myfitnesspal.com.
I made this with hot Italian sausage. I put two green peppers, one onion and 8oz mushrooms. With spinach. Two teaspns dried basil. This is one of the best soups I have made. I love soups and I have lots of fun making them. Thanks for your recipes.
Yum, that sounds delicious!
I made this with chicken broth, Spicy Italian Seasoned Chicken Sausage from trader joe’s instead of beef or pork sausage and it is lovely to look at in any bowl, fills the house with an inciting scent,healthy, and as easy to make as Kristin says it is. Thank you for the recipe! -Ashlee
Made your soup tonight, Absolutely delicious. Because I’a sweet girl the only addition was about 2-3 teaspoons of sugar. Other than that followed your instructions to the letter. Looked beautiful and tasted even better. Thank you so much for sharing.
This was excellent!!! Made it exactly as written, with the added sour cream. My boyfriend loved it.
I used less broth and subbed in a can of Italian diced tomatoes. I did half lb Italian sausage and half lb ground beef. It was so good!
I can’t change the rating. I wanted to leave a 5 start.
What a perfect soup for tonight. My husband is just starting to recover from pneumonia. This was fast and easy for me to prepare while supporting him and was not heavy but filling for him. So tasty!! I might change it up from time to time by adding diced tomatoes but it isn’t necessary. Hubby told me this recipe is a keeper as is! Thank you!!
would it be possible to do this in a crock pot? If so, how would you go about it?
It looks amazing! Totally gonna try this for a winter weekend.
You would need to cook the sausage fully before putting it in the crock pot. And add the tortellini in maybe the last 20-30 minutes or so.
You didn’t say how many servings this makes. I make dinner for our Bible study and I need approximate numbers.
Sharon, it makes about 4-6 servings, depending on appetite. 🙂
Hello, what is the serving size of this recipe?
It serves about 4-6.
I made this soup last night, so delicious… . Thank you
This was easy, fast, and absolutely delicious! I used Publix Greenwise MILD Chicken Italian Sausage (split the skin/casings and the sausage came right out into the pan) and Pacific Organic Chicken Bone Broth. Used mild chicken sausage because I have GI issues. This did not hurt me at all!
My parents ate with us and my dad said it was restaurant quality. I will make this again and again. Thank you so much for sharing!!!
This is now my favorite Soup to make at home! I have made this twice already and we absolutely love it. First time I followed your recipe exactly. The second time I used spicy lean turkey sausage to cut down on the fat, couldn’t tell any difference! I also forgot to buy the basil, so I added Italian Seasoning. That worked just fine! I may add a little zucchini next time just to sneak in one more veggie!
I am in the process of making this soup right now. The broth is delicious! I am going to do the tortellini separate so it doesnt suck up all of the juice if there are any leftovers. I almost always tweak recipes, so please don’t be offended. I had another tortellini soup recipe. It called for cream cheese. I only only had chive and onion on hand, so I added half a cup of that to add some creaminess (which I thought it needed). It is oh so good! I just folded it in slowly to melt it. I am now going to add the spinach. This is a great recipe!
I’m not offended at all! I love hearing how people make my recipes their own. Cooking the tortellini separately is a good call if you’re planning on having lots of leftovers. I hope you enjoyed it!
How big a package of tortellini?
I would like to know this too!!
me too!
Amazing!! At the end I tossed in the bowl cubed chunks of Mozza cheese when I served it….stringly cheesy goodness add to this delicious and super easy recipe!
Awesome very hardy!! Doubled the recipe and fed 14 and plenty leftovers
Just made this soup today. Followed recipe exactly except used arugula instead of the spinach. It came out excellent. Really enjoyed it and will be making it again. Plus, it was pretty easy as well. A winner!!
If this was to be used as a side to a main dish, what would you recommend? I have to feed about 30-40 ppl so I like to have more than a soup.
This soup looks great- I’m going to try it out this week-end! How do you think it will do if I freeze the leftovers?
I haven’t tried freezing. My concern would be the pasta getting a little mushy but I think it would work.
Have to tell you–this soup is amazing!! So happy I gave it a try. Followed it exactly (well, I did add a little diced zucchini, just because I had one on hand). I will definitely make this often–thanks for a delicious recipe.
Hello! Do you know what the serving size is for this recipe?
It makes about 4-6 servings. The serving size depends on how hungry you are. 🙂
Not a fan of tortellini, so could you recommend something else?
I’m sure you could use any dry pasta.
This looks super yummy!! Going to make this for the family real soon! I’m wondering if the greek yogurt would work if you tempered it first?? I just used fat free plain greek yogurt in place of milk in a creamy chicken and wild rice soup and it worked great!
That’s a great idea!
The ingredients list says package of tortellini, but it looks liked already cooked tortellini in the picture. And you did mention cheese? Just to clarify, is it one package of cooked cheese tortellini?
I use refrigerated tortellini. It’s not cooked. But you could really use a box or pre-cooked/frozen. It will all cook in the broth.
What size package of tortellini?
9-15 ounces
Do you drain the tomatoes?
Nope! The juice is part of the broth!
This was delicious! I did add a can of condensed Tomato soup as a thickener. And my sausage meat was chorizo. My husband loved it! Definitely a recipient that will sit in the staple recipies drawer!
Sounds delicious!
Hi i would love to include this recipe in our local newsletter. I’m a Dental Assistant for a small dental office and would love to feature this recipe (with all credit given) in our fall newsletter. i listed our website but our newsletter is a small 2/3 pages that gets sent to our patients. Thank You.
Instead of sour cream, could you use canned milk? Then you could finish it in the crockpot?
I haven’t used canned milk but you could use heavy cream. And yes you could definitely make this in the slow cooker.
Did I miss something? I did NOT see anywhere that this recipe calls for sour cream. Lost!
Sour cream is an option in the notes if you were looking for a creamier soup.
Ok, thank you.
Delicious. I had to add kale fresh from the garden. Loved it, and easy too.
I made this soup last night and it was a huge hit! I used avocado oil instead of Mazola, chicken broth, more spices and about 32 oz of crushed tomatoes. Everyone loved it, even the picky eaters! I will definitely be making this again! Thank you for sharing!
Loved the soup. It was so delicious. I sautéed mushrooms with the onions when I made it. Might even try celery or zucchini in it next time.
Oh the addition of mushrooms sounds great!
LOVED this recipe as well!!! I used Italian chicken sausage instead of pork and added some kale.. YUMM!
I also did half veggie stock half turkey stock..
We are thinking of trying goat cheese tomorrow for leftovers instead of Parm–
Thanks
Oohhh goat cheese would be awesome!
This was delicious!! Super easy with everyday ingredients … Thanks for sharing!!
In the process of making this now. Smells great and I’m sure it will be a hit. For the future…I like the idea of adding sour cream or Greek yogurt. When do you recommend adding it?
I would add that at the very end, or even just to the individual bowls. If you want to add it to the whole pot, I would bring it to room temperature, and even temper it with a ladle-full of the broth to help keep it from breaking.
I make something similar to this in the crock pot. I add cannellini beans for flavor & texture. One of my favorite meals.
I halved this recipe because I was only making it for two. The soup is amazing. If savings for leftovers I would recommend not halving the recipe or storing the liquid seperately. The second day the tortellini absorbed all the soup. Lol. I was a delicious pasta dish too 🙂
Thank you, this was really good! I love your website.
Thanks for this delicious recipe! I made this last night and it was SO GOOD! I used 1.25lbs of mild Italian sausage and used whole 8 oz bag of spinach leaves. So easy to prepare and super tasty! 5 stars!
This was delicious! SO SO SO GOOD! Will definitely be making this again. Threw in whole bag of spinach leaves about 8 oz. Great recipe! Thank you 🙂
I made this tonight and it was good, but the tortellini I used had no flavor at all. Everyone would like me to make it again, but a different pasta. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
This looks delicious… I will surprise my family with this receipt tomorrow evening. Thanks for the tips everyone!
I think I’ve been on Pinterest since Day 1 (lol) and this is the first time I’ve ever commented on anything! This soup is amazing!! I made it the first time just a couple of weeks ago, and have made it 3 times since! Making it right now, even though it is 70 degrees outside 🙂 Thanks for sharing, and I will definitely try some of your other recipes.
The tortellini soup is delicious! I made it with mild Italian sausage instead, as I wasn’t sure my toddler would want it spicy, but otherwise followed your recipe exactly. My husband normally doesn’t like soup, but said this was “fantastic”, and devoured two big bowls. Thank you!
Whoops, I just realized you didn’t specify mild/spicy sausage…it was good with mild, and probably would be just as good, if not better, with spicy.
I’ve done it both ways – and they’re both delicious!
I made this soup last night for my boyfriend and I. It turned out really delicious and I will definitely be making it again. I did modify it a little by using kale instead of spinach (the texture was great). I also added a half jar of arrabiata sauce and a dash of red pepper flakes to beef it up a bit. Both my boyfriend & roommate loved it, as did I.
I’m super excited to try this recipe! But I was wondering if you could let me know what size package for the tortellini? Small or large? Thank you very much!!!
It’s kind of up to you – do you want a lot of tortellini or a little? I used the larger package from the grocery store.
I made this tonight exactly like the posted recipe. I did not add yogurt or sour cream. I like it more soupy. It was amazing. We have it with a loaf of Italian bread for dipping. My whole picky family liked it. My daughter asked if I could make it again. I also liked that it was so very easy to make! Thanks for the great recipe!
I made this for soup Sunday! It was very yummy. I did drain most of the grease from the sausage as it seemed too greasy. I would next time add a bit more broth to make it soupier, as it seemed like I was eating marinara sauce but it was still excellent. I put in a 5oz bag of baby spinach too.
I cook my onions right along with the sausage because they cook up soft and there’s plenty of oil in the sausage already. And yes, this recipe works in the crock pot. I throw in everything but the tortellini and spinach which I save for the end. Be careful not to overload the crock pot though. I tried to use 2 bags of frozen tortellini in my crock pot, took forever to cook through.
Sometimes I cook the sausage and onions first, then throw them in the crock pot, but it is possible to put the sausage in raw and let it cook all day.
I’ve had this recipe pinned for a while and finally made it. It is absolute delicious! This is definitely a recipe I will be making more often.
Made this soup for my family and it was delicious!! I used chicken broth and did not add any salt. Also added cream cheese at the end. I will definitely make this again!
This sounds really good. My husband loves Italian sausage but we aren’t to crazy about tortellini. Can I substitute that with an other pasta? Maybe a penne?
You could definitely sub out another pasta. However I would recommend cooking it separately since dry pasta can get mushy if you cook it in the soup.
OMG this recipe is DEEEELICIOUS!
My other half made this for me and it turned out so yummy. Only problem we had was finding ground sausage but whole sausages chopped up still was perfect. When I made the recipe the second time I doubled the soup broth and it still tasted absolutely wonderful and I again used whole sausages. I wouldn’t change this recipe one bit! it’s perfect for dinner and so filling!
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. I pinned it for all to try (:
Most Italian Sausage have a thin casing that can be slit with a knife and peeled off. If you find them in links, just do that.
My husband has high standards and loved this recipe! My only suggestion is to drain the Italian sausage – it was a little too greasy for our taste. But, even then, it was delicious!
This recipe sounds amazing! I’m missing a couple things so I was wondering how you thought it’d work if I used frozen spinach instead of fresh, and heavy cream instead of sour cream (I know it isn’t as thick so texture could be a thing there)?
The cream is optional…so you could skip that. Frozen spinach would have a lot of water, so I’d defrost it and squeeze out as much water as possible.
Thank you for the wonderful, easy and flavorful recipe! I have made it twice in the last week and am making it again for friends next week! We are not big fans of Italian Sausage so I substituted ground beef but kept everything else the same. I used the tortellini from the refrigerator aisle so I didn’t need to cook them very long, about 5 minutes was enough time. The first time I made this I cooked the pasta for the time specified and the tortellini overcooked. I added the spinach after the tortellini was done and let it simmer just for a minute, long enough for the spinach to barely wilt. This is one of my favorite recipes I’ve found on Pinterest! Thanks again!
Normally I only comment when it’s bad, but today that’s all about to change! This is probably top three best pinterest recipes I have ever made. I added a little bit of sour cream at the end… maybe 1/4 of cup if even that much.
The only thing I changed was using spicy italian sausage and I added some red pepper flakes to the soup… tastes great with that extra kick!
My first time here. Here it is 6:40 am and I’m just looking at this recipe and getting hungryThe Tortellini looks great I might try it this week. After reading some of the comments, I might reduce the salt and pepper. They can add it to suit their taste. You can put it in , but can’t take it out.
Thanks for a wonderful recipe! I made this for dinner last night and my entire family devoured it! What great flavor! It is already on my make again board!
Susan
If I bought Greek yogurt for this recipie, when do you recommend adding it into the soup for more thickness? (I just read that it seperated for you but it will have to do since I don’t have any sour cream!)
If you’re going to add the yogurt, I would suggest tempering it with some liquid from the soup first. That might help with the separating. Add at the end just before serving. Let me know how it works out!
Can you put it in a crock pot?
I haven’t tried that, so I can’t say how well it would work. Let me know if it works for you!
For the Tortellini, would the dried packaged kind work or do you use refrigerated? And about how much do you use? Looking forward to trying this!
I haven’t tried with the dried packaged kind, but I’m sure it would work. It would just need a longer cook time.
This was sooooo good! My boyfriend and my brother went back for more! Thank you for the recipe. I did a few tweaking because I bought the wrong type of tomatoes but this was still amazing!
Awesome recipe!! Easy, and absolutely luscious. I used bulk hot Italian sausage, the whole onion, and less than half the salt, which made the spice/salt level perfect. I love using Italian tomatoes (San Marzano or POM brand) because they are naturally sweet and don’t need added sugar, but I give the tomatoes a quick whirl in the blender before adding them to the pot because I like my tomato soup silky smooth. Yum! Also, I was tempted to use turkey sausage, but DON’T! The hot pork sausage is what makes this soup amazing, but depending on the brand, you might need to drain off the excess fat from the sausage before adding the tomatoes and broth. Lovely recipe. Thanks for posting!
EXCELLENT soup! Thank you so much for posting it.
Great recipe,I tweek it a little and added 1/4 cup of molasses before adding the spinach,tortellini.
Good call on adding the molasses! I do sometimes add a bit of honey or a pinch of sugar to tame the acidity.
Hi Kristin, I’m not sure why everyone tries to add sour cream to Italian dishes. It’s like pouring gravy on ice cream. I recommend melting a wedge of Asiago or Burrata cheese into it to make it creamer.
Not everyone prefers the flavor of a strong cheese like that, but thanks for your suggestion.
I made this a while back and my husband said it’s the best soup he ever tasted. Making it again tonight!!!
How many does this recipe serve?
It’s approximately 4-6 servings.
I made this tonight and it was so easy and yummy also very budget friendly! This will be a regular in our house . I also added mushrooms and they get a two thumbs up !
We had this for dinner tonight (again) too! Thanks for your comment – we absolutely LOVE this soup!
I made this wonderful soup again tonight. This time I only used one teaspoon of salt. I also added mushrooms. Using one teaspoon of salt instead of two (actually it was probably more like 1 3/4 tsps.) made this soup perfect. In answer to the question, l used a 12 ounces package of tortellini. I love this soup because it is delicious and so easy to make. I really like this web site and can’t wait to find other recipes I like.
I made this soup tonight. It was very good and extremely easy to make, however, it was too salty. Thankfully at the last minute I rethought the 2 teaspoons of salt and only added approximately 1 and 3/4 teaspoons of salt. The next time I will have to reduce that to 1 and 1/2 teaspoons because I found it too salty. If need be, I will reduce it again until I find the perfect amount. Salt is a personal preference and others might find it to their liking as written. I made minor changes to the recipe. I used olive oil instead of vegetable oil. I used the entire medium onion and used more garlic (no such thing as too much garlic :)). I had a 5 ounce package of baby spinach and so I used the whole bag. For the person who asked, yes, put the tortellini in frozen about the last 5 to 7 minutes of cooking time (I did). This soup was over all very good because it was so easy to make. I will be making it again and next time I will add mushrooms. This one is a keeper. Thanks for the recipe.
How large is the package or tortellini?
I made this soup and didn’t bother putting in any salt or pepper. The sausage is packed with seasonings and it turned out wonderful. My hubby requests this often. With salad and a roll, just perfect.
Can the tortellini go in frozen?
just made this tonight. Very good and lots of flavor!
I never comment on recipes. I always just pin, cook, and continue. But after a, “this is one of the best things you’ve ever made,” and a “this belongs in a restaurant,” I couldn’t help myself. So easy & so yummy! Thank you 🙂
Made this for dinner tonight and it was a hit! I followed the recipe almost exactly. The only changes I made were replacing frozen 5-cheese ravioli instead of tortellini, and I added about 2 tbs of brown sugar to the sauce while cooking (common trick to cut the acidity of tomato-based sauces). Next time I think I will stir in a few tablespoons of cream cheese at the end too just to make it a bit creamy. The overall flavor was wonderful and it was super easy to make. I’m not sure I would call it a “soup”, but the end result sure was tasty! I will definitely be making this over and over.
Loved Loved Loved your Tortellini Soup. Wonderful flavor and was a big hit with my family. The only minor thing we noticed, was a lot of salt and pepper. Pepper made it a little spicy so if for little one’s I would reduce. However, it did not keep us from eating the wonderful soup. THANK YOU!!!
I have tried some of your recipes and have not been disappointed. Will be making many more! Thank You for them ALL!!!
I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. 🙂
This was really good. I accidentally overcooked the tortellini, but no one minded!
How many does this recipe serve?
I made this tonight, and it was amazing! Easy to make, without too much mess. Loved it!
Hi Kristin!
Looks delish! Thanks for sharing….um, how much chicken broth do I need to add? The recipe doesn’t say?
Thanks,
Tricia
P.S. Love your blog!!
It’s a 32 oz package of vegetable or chicken broth.
Hi Kristin! Thanks so much for the Tortellini soup recipe. It looks wonderful. I’m going to make it tonight for dinner and my husband is going to fall over with delight!
Thanks for the interesting and helpful items on your blog, I love reading it.