Description
This Sausage Tortellini Soup with Spinach & Fennel is the ultimate comfort in a bowl. Featuring flavorful Italian sausage, cheesy tortellini, tender spinach, and aromatic fennel, it’s a one-pot meal that’s both hearty and wholesome. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner idea, easy soup recipe, or warm winter food inspiration, this dish hits all the right notes for family meals, casual gatherings, or prepping ahead. A cozy classic that’s ready in under an hour!
Ingredients
450g Italian sausage
250g cheese tortellini
1 medium fennel bulb, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
400g crushed tomatoes
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups fresh spinach
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and fennel. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the sausage. Cook and crumble until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
4. Pour in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Scrape up browned bits. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add tortellini and cook according to package directions (typically 5–7 minutes).
6. Stir in spinach until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve hot with Parmesan on top and crusty bread on the side.
Notes
For a spicier version, use hot Italian sausage or add red pepper flakes while cooking.
Add more broth if you prefer a thinner soup consistency.
Always cook tortellini fresh if freezing the broth separately for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: easy dinner, sausage soup, tortellini soup, fennel soup, hearty soup