Description
A rich and hearty one-pot soup made with spicy sausage, sweet potatoes, spinach, and cheesy tortellini in a creamy broth – the perfect weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
12 oz sausage (e.g., spicy Italian sausage), crumbled
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp paprika (regular or smoked)
1 large sweet potato (or 2 small), peeled and cubed
5 cloves garlic, minced
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tbsp tomato paste
6 cups water
8 oz three-cheese tortellini (refrigerated, e.g., Buitoni brand)
4 oz fresh spinach
½ cup heavy cream
4 tbsp fresh thyme
Instructions
Cook Sausage:
Heat olive oil in a large, high-sided pot over medium heat. Add crumbled sausage and cook, stirring, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess grease. Sprinkle in Italian seasoning and paprika.
Add Veggies and Flavor:
Stir in sweet potatoes, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste. Mix well to coat the ingredients.
Add Liquid & Simmer:
Pour in 6 cups of water. Bring the mixture to a boil, ensuring the tomato paste is fully dissolved. Reduce heat to a gentle boil (simmer), cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
Cook Tortellini:
Add tortellini to the pot. Cover and boil for about 10 minutes, or according to package instructions, until pasta is cooked through.
Finish Soup:
Stir in fresh spinach until just wilted. Remove the pot from heat and stir in the heavy cream. Adjust seasoning with salt and additional red pepper flakes, if desired.
Garnish and Serve:
Ladle into bowls and top with fresh thyme before serving.
Notes
Cream Separation: If the cream appears separated after cooling or refrigeration, don’t worry! Simply reheat and stir to bring the soup back to its creamy consistency.
Salt Caution: Depending on the saltiness of your sausage, extra salt may not be necessary. Taste before seasoning.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: One-Pot, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian, Mediterranean
