This one-pot creamy tortellini soup, with savory sausage, tender sweet potatoes, and fresh spinach, delivers comfort and flavor in every spoonful—perfect for chilly nights or easy meal prep.
One-Pot Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup with Spinach and Sweet Potatoes Recipe 🍲🌿
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casing removed
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups sweet potatoes, cubed
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 9 oz cheese tortellini
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Cook the sausage:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot. Brown the sausage, breaking it up. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the aromatics:
- In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until softened.
- Simmer the soup:
- Add sweet potatoes, chicken broth, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add the tortellini and spinach:
- Stir in tortellini and cook for 5 minutes until soft. Add spinach and let it wilt.
- Finish with cream and sausage:
- Stir in heavy cream and the cooked sausage. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve:
- Ladle into bowls and enjoy warm.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes | Servings: 6-8
