Market of Choice Spicy Italian Sausage brings bold, savory flavor to this rich and creamy tortellini soup — the kind of cozy dish that makes winter nights feel instantly better. Prefer something a little milder? Sweet Italian sausage works beautifully, too, adding that same depth of flavor without the heat. Each spoonful is loaded with cheesy tortellini, hearty broth, and all the comfort you crave. Pair it with warm, toasted Bakery Garlic Bread for the ultimate cold-weather meal. Need a gluten-free option? Just swap in your favorite gluten-free tortellini or ravioli — easy, delicious, and totally satisfying.
Serves: 6
Difficulty: easy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12-15 min.
Allergens: dairy, wheat
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Market Italian Sausage, Spicy or Sweet
- 2 T Sebastiano’s extra virgin olive oil
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- 2 T minced garlic
- ½ T Hungarian paprika
- ¼ t each salt and pepper
- Pinch crushed red chili flakes, as desired
- 1.5 T tomato paste
- 15 oz. can fire roasted tomatoes, whole
- 8 c low sodium chicken stock
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 12 oz. tortellini or small ravioli
- 4 oz. baby spinach or kale
- ¾ c Umpqua heavy whipping cream or half and half
- 2 oz. parmesan, shredded
Steps
- In large soup pot over medium heat, cook sausage with onion and olive oil until lightly browned, 4 min.
- Add garlic, paprika, salt, pepper and chili flakes and cook 1 min.
- Stir in tomato paste, then add canned tomatoes, stock and thyme. Bring to a simmer.
- Add tortellini and continue to simmer until pasta is al dente, approx. 6 min, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in greens and cream; bring back to a simmer and remove from heat. Remove thyme sprigs.
- Serve with parmesan sprinkled over and warm Market Bakery Garlic Bread alongside.
