Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup

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4.7 of 5 (382)

Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 251.9

Total Fat: 8.4 g
Cholesterol: 53.8 mg
Sodium: 1,136.4 mg
Total Carbs: 27.4 g
Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
Protein: 17.3 g

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Introduction

This meal comes together SUPER fast! A very hearty dish that goes great with a salad. It's also versatile--add additional vegetables or even a can of drained and rinsed cannellini beans for more protein. This meal comes together SUPER fast! A very hearty dish that goes great with a salad. It's also versatile--add additional vegetables or even a can of drained and rinsed cannellini beans for more protein.

Minutes to Prepare: 10

Minutes to Cook: 20

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

3 Italian turkey sausage links (4 ounces each), casings removed (I used the "hot" sausage version)

1 medium onion, chopped

6 garlic cloves, minced

4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini

1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped

2-1/4 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 3/4 teaspoon dried basil (or, you can substitute thyme and oregano)

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Dash crushed red pepper flakes (optional if not using hot turkey sausage)

Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

DIRECTIONS

Crumble sausage into a Dutch oven; add onion. Cook and stir over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.

Add garlic; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.

Add the broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil.

Stir in tortellini; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-8 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.

Add the spinach, basil, pepper and pepper flakes; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted. Serve with cheese if desired.

Yield: 6 servings (2 quarts

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

CROYLE55

Incredible!

30 of 30 people found this review helpful

I added zucchinni and summer squash and really like it with more vegetables. - 10/7/10
GREETCHEEN

Incredible!

18 of 19 people found this review helpful

We loved this soup, and I thought it tasted even better as left-overs. - 11/22/08
PHILLIPIANS_413

Incredible!

15 of 15 people found this review helpful

FANTASTIC!! I couldnt find turkey sausage so I used a low fat turkey kielbasa! It flavored the broth and was SOOOOO good!!!! Thank you! - 12/8/08
OLIVERSMOM2

Incredible!

14 of 15 people found this review helpful

THIS WAS SO AWESOME!! Even my husband likes it! He said it was something he would have expected from one of our mothers and as a new young wife that's the highest of compliments! Definately making again! - 1/19/09
CORRADINO

O.K.

9 of 15 people found this review helpful

I would try Corabella Torellini at WalMart beats Barilla lower in Sodium and price add a little Basil then let's rate again - 3/29/09
ANGELAJ22

Incredible!

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Bf and I agreed that this was the best soup we have ever had! It was so easy to throw together.. it is definitely a keeper! - 1/29/09
CTHOMASMA

Incredible!

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Absolutely wonderful. I couldn't find the turkey sausage that was called for in the recipe but I found smaller links that worked just as well. Sooo good. - 10/6/08
S33HANNA

Incredible!

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

This soup was very yummy and filling. Every food group in one dish is genius! I did add the can of cannellini beans for more protein. Best recipe I've found on SP so far! - 4/21/10
SUZMOMOF3

Incredible!

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Loved it! So yummy. I started it early and let it simmer for hours before adding the tortellini. I also added a can of white beans. Very hearty & tasty. - 1/29/10
1ANTIGONE1

Incredible!

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

This was great. I couldn't find the sausage, so I used some or our jalepeno venison sausage (very lean, we don't add any fat, only the venison). I doubled the recipe for left-overs and had to add a little extra broth--a hit! - 1/24/10
POOCH522

Incredible!

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Awesome soup. I used Trader Joe's chicken/turkey pesto sausage and canned whole tomatoes, and about 3 oz. spinach. It tastes like someone's Italian grandmother made it. Absolutely delicious. - 2/11/09
DARLINMILLS

Incredible!

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

I will be making this again and again! Thanks for sharing! Incredible!! - 2/2/09
NOWORNEVER_3

Incredible!

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

This soup was incredible! It was so hearty and tasty! Thanks for sharing this recipe. We'll have it again for sure! - 10/5/08
JAZZTAP

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Awesome! Used hot italian sausage instead of red pepper flakes and it was very spicy. Only problem was that I had leftovers, and it didn't reheat very well. Pasta got very mushy. - 6/8/10
KOI239

3 of 7 people found this review helpful

Sounds good but I make mine with chicken instead of sausage. - 2/5/10
KIMBROOKINS

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Most delicious soup recipe I've ever made. I've been really tired of spinach, so I steamed some kale, instead, and then added it as directed. We also used tofurky italian sausage, because we couldn't find good turkey sausage. Wonderful - thanks so much for sharing! - 1/29/10
MARHILL

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Clearly the best and easiest soup recipe I've ever eaten...Yumm...5 STARS hands down. - 1/17/09
ELENTZ1211

Incredible!

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Hands down the best homemade soup I have ever had!! So easy to make and tasty. I shared this recipe with my family back home. - 1/10/09
2JENSHEALTH

Incredible!

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Excellent soup! Our new favorite! Such a great flavor. Thanks for sharing! - 1/3/09
AINTSKEERD

Incredible!

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

This is my new favorite soup! It definitely hit the spot on these cold winter days. The whole family loved it! - 12/14/08
THEGURL2001

Incredible!

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

my family loved this. There was no leftovers that rarely happens with a soup - 11/15/08
STFUANDRUN

Incredible!

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

My husband said this was the best soup he's ever had. Excellent! - 10/4/08
OJ_2_OK

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This soup was fabulous. It was so flavorful. Spicy sausage was the way to go! The house smells wonderful. I used chicken and prosciutto tortellin (same amount of calories). Visually it looks beautiful as well. - 9/24/12
RUBY7829

Very Good

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

This soup was very and oddly enough the only thing I didn't like was the tortellini. It was too awkward to eat. Overall, the soup itself was amazing. - 10/10/10
HUNIBUNI20

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This was SO delicious!!! I didn't have any turkey sausage, I used sundried tomato chicken instead. I also used spinach tortellini instead of cheese. I can't wait to make this again. TY for sharing :) - 10/10/10
MICHI3270

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was quick and easy! It was good, but a little bland (I used mild sausage, not spicy). So next time I think I will add a few more spices and maybe a little more broth. - 10/9/10
FARMERJENN73

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Fabulous! Even my picky 14 year old (who hates all soups) loved this. It was just as good the next day for lunch. - 10/6/10
CD7508816

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love recipe and have made it many times. I like to have a slight variation by adding mushrooms since they're very beneficial, and they continue that harvest and rustic feel. - 10/5/10
RNBARNEY

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

This the best healthy soup I have ever made. Took it to work and everyone loved it. Will make again! - 10/4/10
CD5788525

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This soup is awesome! My husband liked it as well. I sent it to my sister and will make again and again. - 10/3/10
KRISTIANNBOOS

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This soup was amazing. It's a full meal. I made it with lamb sausages, and it made the flavor very rich. - 10/2/10
SAGGEM51

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This soup is excellent and my family loves it. I don't care for turkey so I used the regular italian sausage which of course will raise the calorie count, I also doubled the broth. - 10/1/10
JENN9088

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Great soup, easy to make, wil definitely make again!!! - 9/23/10
MELISSABCC

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

WONDERFUL! I accidentally used refrigerated ravioli and it was great. Even my non-health conscious husband loved it. - 9/19/10
APRILRMULLINS

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Very yummy! I couldn't find turkey sausage but I found a good tomato basil chicken sausage so I used that. I also used fire roasted diced tomatoes instead of the type suggested and I used whole wheat tortellini too. Soup was fabulous! - 9/19/10
GOFOOD1

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was fabulous! I will be making this again and again. Went really well with honey oatmeal wheat bread (another spark recipe). Thank you for sharing. : ) - 9/12/10
THREADBENDER

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is a delicious recipe and so easy to make! - 9/5/10
KATEERIN15

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is a soup I would expect to order in a fancy restaurant. Both I and my husband loved it. I followed the recipe exactly. No additions or substitutions. - 8/17/10
AEL_RHIANA

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Having this for dinner tonight! - 8/17/10
EMPRESSKRISTA

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

A friend made this for me and it was so delicious! - 8/2/10
LWINKIE

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This soup was awesome! I changed it a little because I had to make a really big pot of it. I added several cans of chicken broth and added a can of fire roasted diced tomatoes as well. My whole family loved this soup! - 7/6/10
TYCA41458

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Abolutely Fantastic! Great with a small piece of bread and a salad! - 6/24/10
KAHNEFAN09

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Thank you for this recipe!!! It is soooo Good! This is definitely guest worthy. I followed the recipe to a tea and it was wonderful. Only turkey sausage I could find was beddar with cheddar turkey sausage, but its still Lo cal!! It was so filling! - 5/22/10
PRETTYNPLAYFUL

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I couldn't find the italian turkey sausage so I used smoked turkey sausage (2 pkgs fully cooked) and doubled the recipie but had to use 6 cans of chicken broth to allow room to cook the tortellini. The kids were kind of picky with it but my husband and I loved it! I was very surprised! - 5/17/10
MWEDDLE_123

Incredible!

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

This was amazing! My entire family loved it. My husband practically begged me to make it again next week! This is going into our dinner rotation! - 3/2/10
KITKAT771

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Wonderful! Now a family recipe!! - 2/7/10
KFACKRELL

Incredible!

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Fantastic recipe! I'm holding onto this one! I'll be doubling the recipe next time....there were no leftovers at all :( - 2/3/10
CHGOJMG

Incredible!

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

You cannot mess up this recipe! It's a great soup that I will make over and over again. - 2/1/10
LSDALOIA

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Delish and easy! I make stock from a jar, so I used less stock to cut down on the sodium, and added more red chile. DH is going to love this one. - 1/31/10
BURNTHEBOATS

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

We made this soup last weekend and everyone loved it.
I will make this again. - 1/25/10
MSANNOMALLEY

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Delicious! And very filling. I also made some garlic bread (whole wheat brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with garlic powder). My husband loved this. This one's definitely a keeper! - 1/24/10
CD5360415

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We love this! My mom brought us this recipe in 2008 from the Healthy Cooking line of Taste of Home Cooking Magazines. It's fabulous and my DH is a pro at making it! - 1/24/10
SHERRY713

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This soup is so yummy! - 1/23/10
JUDIEML

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I will definitely make this soup again. I used kale instead of spinach and it was still very good. - 1/23/10
QUILTEDGRAN

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

OMGOODNESS!!! What a wonderful recipe for a cold January day. We all Loved it, and just think, it is healthy, woo hoo! - 1/6/10
STACYG11

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This soup is wonderful. My hubby loves this recipe, we have made this several times. - 1/6/10
SMALLREDBOMB

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

It was so good!! Everyone loved it, I will def be making this again!! - 1/4/10
MEGADELE20

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Excellent soup! Quick, easy, healthy, and VERY tasty. Thank you for sharing! - 1/4/10
REENSKI

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Very tasty, I added zucini, summer sqaush & green beans to get more veggies in. - 1/2/10
FOODGIRL30

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The only thing I didn't add was the spinach and we loved it!
I will try to remember to buy spinach next time but if I forget it will still be one of my favs. Looking forward to lunch tomorrow. - 11/22/09
KRUPKINA26

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Made this last night for dinner. I used a bit more sausage because there were four in a package and didn't want to wast one. Other than that, I made it just like it stated. It was wonderful and my hubby loved it too!! - 11/22/09
DELIGHTX81

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I used 1 TBS onion powder instead of an onion, and left out the red pepper flakes and parmesan cheese. It was delicious! Slightly salty and high on the sodium though; next time I will use 2 cups of chicken broth and 2 cups of water. - 11/21/09
TIFANITA321

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love this recipe!! The flavors mesh so well together. I crave this soup all year long, even in the summertime when it is sometimes too hot to be eating soup. I think I might actually have this tonight for dinner. - 11/19/09
BABYDOLLSCRIB

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I loved it! Great recipe! - 11/11/09
SHAREDJOURNEY

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was Great. I made it for dinner and used whole wheat tortellini. I have added this to my personal recipe book and plan to make it often. Thanks for sharing! - 11/10/09
MERCER1948

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I fixed this for friends and everyone asked for the recipe. I used chicken broth that wasn't reduced sodium since it was for company and I was afraid it wouldn't be as good. I may try kale in it next time as I think it would hold up better. It was fabulous! One of the best soups I've ever had. - 11/1/09
AMYLARISSA22

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was so easy to make and it was absolutely amazing. My toddler and my husband both loved it too! - 10/24/09
CHRISTYK08

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Fabulous! I will serve this to guests! - 10/23/09
UNIQUECHAR

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I LOVE this soup! It's so delicious! I don't put the Spinach in, my dh is allergic, but I'm sure it would be delicious with it too! - 10/16/09
JANTHEQUILTER

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Great! Doesn't at all taste "low cal". Will make again! - 9/26/09
CD2042702

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

So amazing! I will definitely make this again!!! - 9/25/09
LORISAM422

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

i loved this soup. it was so refreshing and delicious. i didn't substitute anything. it was perfect the way it was. will make again for sure. - 8/17/09
MAGGIESP

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is wonderful! I've also tried substituting partially-cooked elbow macaroni or rice, and both variations are terrific. I leave out the optional red pepper flakes and add extra coarsely-ground pepper for some bite. If you substitute rice and increase the pepper, it's like Bertucci's sausage soup! - 7/21/09
PIANOMOM33

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was very good! I used turkey smoked sausage and crushed tomatoes instead of diced (it's what I had on hand). It still came out great ~ I would definitely make again! - 5/11/09
KELLKINS

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I didn't change a thing and this soup is incredible! My husband loved it, and we both think it is restaraunt quality. Would definately make again and can't wait to make it for friends and family. - 3/17/09
ETTEZEUS

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Excelent. Will def make again. I used the whole wheat tortellini. Loved it! - 3/15/09
OOPSIEDAYZ

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was awesome!! We will definitely make this again! - 3/9/09
CD1396087

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Delicious! I use to make a version of this recipe without the sausage. This recipe has won over the must-have-meat-members of my family. Thank you. - 2/23/09
EARLARN

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My husband ate all my soup! Now I have to make it again, and I guess I'll have to hide it. - 2/21/09
RAVENETTE1

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

loved it.....so easy - 2/17/09
MDT100

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Thanks for this wonderful recipe! Made it last night and we loved it! Plus I added yellow squash and portobello mushrooms. I will defintely make this again and share it with my friends and family. - 2/11/09
IMDENISE

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Delicious! Thank you so much for sharing. I too will be making this again and again. Even the kids went back for seconds. No leftovers tonight. - 2/11/09
JEWELL8912

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Quick, easy and delicious. Yummy!!! - 2/8/09
TINNIE812

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This soup was delicious! I added some yellow squash, cannelini beans and mushrooms! Yum! Thank you for sharing! - 2/5/09
GAMESWAN

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is the first Spark's recipe that I've saved as a favorite AND printed out for family members. YUM!!! Fast and easy - full of flavor. Thanks for sharing the recipe! - 2/4/09
KERRYAA

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Easy and yummy. Great combination. Thanks! - 2/4/09
BLUEBERRYHILL

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This sounds EXCELLENT! Can't wait to make it this weekend! - 2/4/09
MKLOMBARD333

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

This sounds yummy! My husband & I both love soup, so I can't wait to try this!!! - 2/4/09
OCEANGIRLM

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This soup was pretty good- it was super easy to make! My husband doesn't like onion, so i didn't put any in- and I think next time I'll use a different broth just to make it a little more flavorful. - 2/2/09
UNICORNDANCER

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I made this and loved it. It was easy to make and my husband like it too. - 2/2/09
PHEBESS

1 of 4 people found this review helpful

Sounds wonderful! I'll have to try this! - 1/23/09
MUVFASTA

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

This looks really yummy. I'll have to go with no salt boullion or make my own stock as my hubby can't have the salt. I'm sure there's plenty in the sausage and tomatoes but anywhere I can cut down will work. Thanks for the recipe! - 1/23/09
AMYLOVESTZU

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Love soup for a quick dinner with 4 kids to take all over the place it fast and good for you thanks - 11/17/08
CINDYLOOHOO589

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We love soup and this is a nice change of pace from the regular chicken noodle, veggie and rice. Here is the best part, my kids loved it and asked the next day for the left over...there were none! The only thing I added that wasn't in the recipe was salt and I simmered longer. - 9/24/08

Reply from FOODIEWIFE (9/24/08)
So happy that you liked it. I try to watch my sodium, so adding salt is a great way to go! I need to make more, too. It disappeared in no time at all!
Debby (foodiewife)
ESMERELDA12

Incredible!

I substituted a little vegan sausage about 10 minutes before serving. - 7/21/21
CD10610773

Thanks - 6/18/21
JIMMOORE14

Looks good - 6/5/21
JIMA71

Looks good. - 5/26/21
SHAUN_MCLEAN

yum ... - 5/21/21
FDFAIRCLOTH

Incredible!

One of my favorite recipes on this site! 5 Stars All The Way!! - 5/12/21