Creamy Turkey Sausage Tortellini Soup: Quick & Hearty Bowl (Print Version)

Whip up a comforting Creamy Turkey Sausage Tortellini Soup! This hearty, flavorful bowl comes together fast for a satisfying meal. Perfect for busy evenings.

# Recipe Info:

Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Dietary: Meat

# Ingredients:

→ Main Components

01 - 1 lb ground Italian turkey sausage
02 - 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
03 - 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
04 - 1 (19 oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini

→ Creamy Base & Aromatics

05 - 1 large yellow onion, diced
06 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
08 - 1 cup half-and-half
09 - 5 oz fresh spinach

→ Flavor Enhancers & Finishing Touches

10 - 2 tsp Italian seasoning
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
12 - Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
13 - Fresh basil, torn (optional, for garnish)

# Instructions:

01 - Okay, first things first, get your large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey sausage and break it up with a spoon. Cook until it’s browned and crumbled, about 5-7 minutes. This is where the flavor starts, friends! Once it’s cooked, drain any excess fat. I used to skip this step, and honestly, the soup ended up a bit greasy. Don't make my mistakes!
02 - Reduce the heat to medium. Add your diced onion to the pot and cook until it softens, about 3-4 minutes. Then, stir in the minced garlic and cook for just another minute until it’s fragrant. You’ll smell that beautiful aroma filling your kitchen—that’s when you know you’re doing it right! Don’t let the garlic burn, it turns bitter, and that's just a sad soup.
03 - Pour in the chicken broth and add the undrained diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Give it a good stir. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Those little bits are pure flavor, and you don't want to leave them behind! Let it simmer for about 5-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
04 - Now for the good part! Reduce the heat to low. Add the softened cream cheese, cut into smaller pieces if you didn't soften it enough (speaking from experience here!). Whisk it into the soup until it’s completely melted and smooth. Stir in the half-and-half. Once that’s incorporated, add the tortellini. Cook according to package directions, usually 3-5 minutes, until it’s tender. Don't overcook it, or it gets mushy—nobody wants that.
05 - Stir in the fresh spinach. It might look like a lot at first, but it will quickly wilt down into the creamy turkey sausage tortellini soup. Cook for just 1-2 minutes, until the spinach is bright green and tender. This step always makes me happy because it adds such a lovely freshness and color. Give it a taste here and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
06 - Ladle the warm creamy turkey sausage tortellini soup into bowls. Garnish generously with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a few torn basil leaves, if you’re using them. Serve immediately with some crusty bread for dipping. This is the moment you’ve been waiting for! The smell, the warmth—it's pure comfort in a bowl, honestly.

# Notes:

01 - Always soften your cream cheese first and cut it into smaller pieces to avoid lumps; I learned this the hard way!
02 - Don't boil the tortellini for too long once it's in the soup, or it'll get mushy and lose its lovely texture.
03 - Taste and adjust your seasonings at the very end; salt levels can change after all the ingredients are combined.
04 - A tiny pinch of nutmeg stirred in with the cream cheese can add an unexpected depth and warmth to the soup.

# Equipment Needed:

01 - Large pot or Dutch oven
02 - whisk

# Nutrition (Per Serving):

Calories: 450
Total Fat: 25g
Total Carbohydrate: 35g
Protein: 25g

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