Description
A hearty, wonderfully creamy soup that combines savory sausage, tender sweet potatoes, cheesy tortellini, and a splash of cream for ultimate comfort. Ready in under an hour, it’s cozy, flavorful, and sure to become a go-to family favorite.
Ingredients
12 oz spicy Italian sausage
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika (regular or smoked)
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
5 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
6 cups water
8 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
4 oz fresh spinach
½ cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons fresh thyme (plus extra for garnish)
Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until no longer pink. Drain excess grease. Stir in Italian seasoning and paprika.
- Add sweet potato, garlic, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste. Stir to combine.
- Pour in 6 cups of water, stir to dissolve tomato paste, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add tortellini to the pot. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
- Stir in spinach until wilted. Remove from heat and stir in cream and fresh thyme.
- Taste and season with salt if needed. Garnish with extra thyme or red pepper flakes and serve hot.
Notes
- Reheat gently if cream separates; it will return to creamy texture.
- Swap sausage with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Add carrots, celery, or kale for extra vegetables.
- Use coconut milk or plant-based cream for a dairy-free alternative.
- Freeze leftovers in portions; reheat gently while stirring to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
