Description
This Autumn Tortellini Soup with Sausage is the ultimate cozy, one-pot comfort food for fall. Made with hearty Italian sausage, tender cheese tortellini, sweet butternut squash, and baby spinach, it’s warm, savory, and bursting with seasonal flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends when you need a bowl of comfort that feels homemade and full of love.
Ingredients
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1 lb (450g) Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
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2 celery stalks, sliced
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1 cup diced butternut squash (fresh or frozen)
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1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
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6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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½ teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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9 oz (250g) refrigerated cheese tortellini
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2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
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Parmesan cheese, for serving
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Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Sauté the Sausage and Veggies
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook for 5–6 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
Stir in onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and butternut squash. Cook for 6–8 minutes, until vegetables are softened and fragrant. -
Build the Broth Base
Add diced tomatoes (with juice), chicken broth, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. -
Add Tortellini and Spinach
Stir in the tortellini and simmer uncovered for 5–7 minutes, or until tender. Add spinach and cook for 2 minutes, just until wilted. -
Serve and Enjoy
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm with Parmesan and a sprinkle of fresh herbs.
Notes
For a creamier soup, stir in ½ cup of heavy cream or half-and-half before serving.
Swap butternut squash with sweet potatoes for a twist.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Tortellini may absorb broth—add extra chicken stock when reheating.
Freezer tip: Freeze the soup without tortellini. Add fresh tortellini when reheating for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 960 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg