Description
Butternut Squash Sausage Tortellini Soup is a heartwarming dish that perfectly combines the sweetness of roasted butternut squash with savory Italian sausage and tender tortellini. This creamy soup simmers together to create a comforting bowl ideal for chilly evenings or festive gatherings. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, it offers a delightful blend of textures that will leave you feeling cozy and satisfied.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 9 oz fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in onions and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Add butternut squash; cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the broth and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the squash is tender.
- Add tortellini and spinach; cook until tortellini floats to the top.
- Stir in cream before serving hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg