Creamy Tortellini Soup (With Bacon!)

This creamy tortellini soup goes on the table in a single pot with just minutes of prep.

This soup has lots of wholesome veggies, savory smoked sausage, and cheese-filled tortellini for a hearty bowl of comfort.

Flavor: This creamy tortellini soup is rich and hearty with smoky sausage, crispy bacon, tender tortellini, and fresh spinach, all simmered in a savory broth.
Time-Saving Tip: Skip the chopping and check the produce section for a packaged ‘mirepoix’, which is celery, carrot, and onion.
Swaps: You can substitute the smoked sausage with Italian sausage or even chicken sausage for a different flavor. Use kale instead of spinach or add other veggies like zucchini or bell peppers.
Serving Suggestions: Serve this soup with a side of crusty bread or a simple green salad for a complete meal.

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Ingredient Tips For Tortellini Soup

Sausage: Smoked sausage is fully cooked. Use any variety, including kielbasa or garlic sausage. You can replace it with frozen meatballs or chicken.
Tortellini: While I use cheese tortellini, you can use any type including spinach-filled or ravioli. If neither is available, shelf-stable gnocchi or a medium pasta is a great replacement.
Broth: This creamy broth is made with heavy cream and chicken broth. For a lighter broth, use evaporated milk.

Variations

This soup is great with extra vegetables such as broccoli, green peas, or green beans.
Swap the dried basil for Italian seasoning.
Garnish with fresh parsley or fresh basil if desired.

adding sausage to onions in pot to make Creamy Tortellini Soup

adding ingredients to pot to make Creamy Tortellini Soup

Storage and Leftovers

Keep leftover creamy sausage tortellini soup in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat portions on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Freezing this soup isn’t recommended due to the dairy and tortellini, which might not thaw very well.

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Creamy Tortellini Soup

This creamy tortellini soup is a comforting dish with smoky sausage, crisp bacon, fresh spinach, and tender tortellini in a rich broth.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 22 minutes

Total Time 37 minutes

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Cook bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Add sausage, onion, and garlic to the bacon fat and cook 3-4 minutes or until onion is slightly softened.
Stir in chicken broth, carrot, celery, basil, and chili flakes if using. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add tortellini and simmer 4-5 minutes or until cooked through.
Stir in cream and simmer for 1 more minute. Combine cornstarch and 1 ½ tablespoons water to create a slurry.
Add cornstarch mixture to simmering soup a little at a time while whisking to reach desired thickness, you may not use all of the slurry. Simmer 1 minute.
Remove from heat and add spinach. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Garnish with crumbled bacon, parmesan cheese, and parsley if desired.

For a quick prep, start by cutting and cooking the bacon. While the bacon is cooking, begin preparing the other items.
If you have fresh herbs, they can be added just before serving if desired.
If you plan on keeping leftovers, cook the tortellini on the side and add it to each dish. It can become mushy if it sits in the broth too long.
Dairy doesn’t always freeze well. If you’d like to freeze this soup, remove a portion before adding the cream and tortellini. Once thawed, cream and tortellini can be added.
Leftover soup will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days.

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Soup

Cuisine American, Italian

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