Sausage Tortellini Soup

This sausage tortellini soup is easy to make with Italian sausage, vegetables, tortellini and a savory tomato-based broth. It’s the perfect comfort soup for cold weather days.

Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup

A warm bowl of soup on a cold night is so comforting and delicious especially when served with a piece of crusty French bread or garlic bread. This sausage and tortellini soup is hearty, filling and has the best combination of vegetables, protein and pasta!

This Italian sausage tortellini soup is one of my husband’s favorites! The recipe comes from my Aunt Jane’s “Favorites” cookbook and is easy to make and jam packed with hearty flavor.

Once you make this tortellini sausage soup, it’ll become one of your favorite meals! Other comforting soup recipes we love include chicken gnocchi soup, Italian sausage soup with spinach and pasta and crockpot lasagna soup!

Recipe Ingredients

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

• Sausage: I like using mild Italian sausage because it has a nice subtle flavor.
• Tortellini: Feel free to use frozen or fresh tortellini.
• Onion, carrots, celery: The trifecta of flavor that gives the broth its boost.
• Garlic: A few cloves adds a nice balance to the veggies.
• Seasoning: Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper
• Tomatoes: The acidity of the tomatoes add a nice brightness to the veggies and cuts through the sausage.
• Broth: I use beef broth to give extra depth and richness to the soup.

How to Make Sausage Tortellini Soup

1. Sauté. Brown the sausage in a large pan and remove any extra fat. Add in chopped onion and cook for 2 minutes, then add garlic, salt and pepper. Continue cooking until onions are tender.
2. Simmer. Next add broth, tomatoes, water, wine, carrots, celery, Italian seasoning and parsley. Simmer until carrots are tender, about 20-25 minutes.
3. Serve. About 5-10 minutes prior to serving, add tortellini and cook until tender. Ladle into bowls and top with parmesan and parsley.

Tips and Variations

• You can add in some fresh spinach or kale if you’d like. Mix the greens gently into the tortellini sausage soup right before serving.
• For a little kick, sprinkle in some red pepper flakes. You can also use hot Italian sausage (instead of mild) for more spice.
• Feel free to include other veggies like zucchini or mushrooms.
• You can add a Parmesan cheese rind into the soup to add more flavor while it cooks. Then remove it right before serving.
• I used plain cheese tortellini, but you can also use spinach and cheese tortellini. If you can’t find tortellini, then cheese ravioli would also taste delicious.
• You could easily make this recipe in the crockpot! Just add the ingredients to the crockpot and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours. I would just recommend cooking the sausage beforehand and adding the tortellini during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Storing

• To store: This soup will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for about 3 to 5 days. Whenever I make soups with a tomato base, I like to use a glass container for storing so that it doesn’t stain. Sometimes the soup will thicken up a bit in the fridge, so feel free to add a splash of broth when reheating to reach desired consistency.
• To freeze tortellini soup: If you are planning on freezing it, hold off on adding the tortellini. The pasta doesn’t freeze well and will get mushy when reheating. Just freeze the soup in an airtight container without the tortellini. When ready to eat, boil some fresh tortellini while you reheat your soup. Then combine the two and you’ll have fresh (not soggy!) soup in no time.

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Hope you enjoy this family favorite recipe!