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Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup with Spinach & Fennel

A comforting and creamy soup featuring sweet Italian sausage, tortellini, fresh spinach, and fennel, perfect for chilly weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound sweet Italian sausage Use spicy if desired.
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bulb fennel, chopped Reserve fronds for garnish.
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 9 ounces cheese tortellini
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream Considered essential for creaminess.
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for sautéing Use as needed.

Method
 

Preparing the Soup
  1. Heat a splash of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked.
  3. Mix in the chopped onion, garlic, and fennel with the sausage and sauté for another 4-5 minutes until the onions are translucent.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
  5. Add in the tortellini and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Stir in the spinach and heavy cream, letting the spinach wilt for a minute or so. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with reserved fennel fronds.

Notes

For a leaner option, swap the sausage with ground turkey or chicken. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen in an airtight container.