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Sausage Tortellini Soup with Sweet Potato and Spinach

Sausage Tortellini Soup with Sweet Potato and Spinach
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Hearty Sausage Tortellini Soup with Sweet Potato and Spinach combines savory Italian sausage, cheese-filled tortellini, sweet potatoes, and fresh spinach in a flavorful and nutritious one-pot meal. Perfect for cozy dinners, this colorful soup balances indulgent taste with wholesome ingredients to deliver comfort and satisfying warmth.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 1 pound Italian sausage

Pasta

  • 9 ounces cheese tortellini

Vegetables

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 2 cups)
  • 3 cups fresh spinach leaves
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Liquids

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Seasonings

  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian herbs (dried oregano, basil, thyme blend)

Instructions

  1. Brown the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove sausage from pot and set aside.
  2. Sauté Aromatics and Sweet Potato: In the same pot, add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the cubed sweet potatoes and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing them to soften slightly.
  3. Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  4. Stir in Tortellini and Spinach: Add cheese tortellini and fresh spinach leaves to the simmering soup, stirring gently. Cook for 5 more minutes until tortellini are tender and spinach has wilted.
  5. Return Sausage and Season: Return the browned sausage to the pot. Stir well and season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.

Notes

  • Use quality sausage for best flavor results.
  • Do not overcook the tortellini to avoid mushy texture.
  • Cut sweet potatoes into uniform, bite-sized cubes for even cooking.
  • Add spinach last to keep its vibrant color and freshness.
  • Use low-sodium broth to control salt levels if preferred.

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Keywords: sausage tortellini soup, sweet potato soup, spinach soup, one pot meal, Italian soup, hearty soup, comfort food

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