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Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup with Spinach and Sweet Potatoes

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Creamy sausage tortellini soup with spinach and sweet potatoes is a rich, one-pot comfort meal packed with flavor. Featuring cheesy tortellini, savory sausage, tender sweet potatoes, and a creamy broth, this hearty soup is perfect for cold nights, easy dinners, or make-ahead lunches.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4–6 servings
  • Category: Soup, Dinner, One-Pot Meals
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 9 oz fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
  • 2 cups fresh spinach (or baby spinach)
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook sausage until browned, breaking it up. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened and fragrant.
  3. Stir in sweet potatoes and add chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook 10–12 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions (usually 4–5 minutes).
  5. Stir in cream and spinach. Cook until spinach is wilted and soup is heated through.
  6. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
  7. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Use kale instead of spinach for a heartier green.
  • Ground turkey or chicken can replace sausage for a lighter version.
  • Coconut milk works well as a dairy-free alternative to cream.
  • Add mushrooms or carrots for more veggies and texture.
  • Best served fresh or the next day (not ideal for freezing).

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