Creamy Chicken Sausage & Tortellini Soup
Warm, hearty, and packed with flavor, this Creamy Chicken Sausage & Tortellini Soup is the ultimate one-pot high protein dinner for busy weeknights. Made with grass-fed bone broth and wholesome ingredients, it’s a nutrient-rich comfort food your whole family will love.
Ingredients you’ll need:
- Unsalted Butter
- Chicken Sausage, or Italian pork sausage
- Yellow Onion
- Celery
- Carrots
- Garlic Cloves
- Tomato Paste
- Italian Herb Seasoning
- Flour
- Dry White Wine
- Bone Broth
- canned San Marzano Tomatoes
- Bay Leaves
- Fresh Spinach
- Tortellini
- Grated Parmesan
- Chili Pepper Flakes
Can you make ahead tortellini soup?
Yes, you can make tortellini soup ahead of time, but with a key tip: cook the tortellini separately if you’re storing the soup for more than a day or two.
Tortellini tends to absorb liquid and get mushy when it sits in broth for too long. To avoid this:
- Prepare the soup base (broth, chicken sausage, veggies, seasoning) in advance and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Cook and add the tortellini fresh when you’re ready to serve, or store them separately and combine just before reheating.
If freezing: Freeze the soup without the tortellini, and add cooked tortellini when reheating for the best texture.
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Creamy Chicken Sausage & Tortellini Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. Unsalted Butter
- 1 lb. Chicken Sausage or Italian pork sausage
- 1 Yellow Onion finely chopped
- 2 Celery Stalks finely chopped
- 2 large Carrots finely chopped
- 4 Garlic Cloves minced
- 4 tbsp. Tomato Paste
- 1 tbsp. Italian Herb Seasoning
- 1 tbsp. Flour
- 1/2 cup Dry White Wine
- x2 16.9oz Kettle & Fire Bone Broth
- 28 oz canned San Marzano Tomatoes
- 4 Bay Leaves
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach
- 9 oz. Tortellini
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan + more for topping
- 1/4 cup (Optional) Heavy Cream
- 1 tsp. Chili Pepper Flakes
Instructions
- In a very large soup pot, add the butter to melt. Add the chopped onion, celery, carrots, and garlic to saute 3-4 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the ground sausage and saute until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in the seasonings, flour, and tomato paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the white wine and stir until absorbed by the veggies.
- Add the canned tomatoes and use a spatula to help break them up in the soup pot.
- Add the bone broth, bay leaves, and chili pepper flakes. Stir to combine, then bring to a boil.
- Stir in the (optional) heavy cream, spinach, grated parmesan, and tortellini. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the tortellini is cooked.
- Garnish with freshly chopped basil and grated parmesan to enjoy warm!
I truly hope you all enjoy this treasured recipe that has nestled its way into our hearts here in the ABM kitchen! ’till next time… xxL
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This worked exactly as written, thanks!
I made this last night & it was delicious! The only thing is I didn’t see cream mentioned in the ingredients. I did add some anyway and it was perfect!
So happy you loved it! The heavy cream is optional, but I’ll make sure that’s in there 😉
This worked exactly as written, thanks! My family loved it!!
Today is going to be my second time making this recipe. When your 13 years old son is looking g forward to the dinner you know the recipe is good and he is looking forward to me making this dish again👍
Loved this soup! A little spicy, creamy, and delicious! We added a little extra heavy cream but you probably don’t need it! Highly recommend and can’t wait to try more of your recipes!!!
thank you so much, Natalie!!!
I’ve made this so many times already and everyone loves it. It’s the newest staple in our rotation – SO delicious. Wouldn’t change a thing. 🤌🏻
Thank you for sharing this recipe
Thank you for sharing this recipe