Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup, a delightful blend of rich flavors and wholesome ingredients that will warm your soul. This one-pot meal combines tender sweet potatoes, fresh spinach, and three-cheese tortellini in a creamy broth that’s both satisfying and nutritious. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this dish comes together in just 40 minutes with minimal cleanup required.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz chicken sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz three-cheese tortellini
- 4 oz fresh spinach
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 6 cups water
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add crumbled chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Drain excess grease and stir in Italian seasoning, paprika, sweet potato, garlic, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste.
- Pour in 6 cups of water; bring to a boil while mixing well.
- Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add tortellini to the pot and cook according to package instructions.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted, then mix in heavy cream before serving.
- Season with salt and top with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg