Description
Sausage and Tortellini Soup is a creamy, comforting one-pot meal that features halal turkey sausage, tender tortellini, spinach, and a rich tomato-herb broth. This quick 30-minute dinner is perfect for family meals and cozy weeknights, delivering depth of flavor with every ladleful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb halal turkey sausage, casing removed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup halal heavy cream or canned coconut milk
- 2 cups refrigerated cheese tortellini (halal-friendly)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Optional: extra Parmesan-style cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the turkey sausage, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add onion and sauté until soft. Stir in garlic, basil, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Add tortellini and cook for 5–7 minutes, until tender.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and spinach.
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes until creamy and the spinach wilts.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with optional cheese.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk instead of heavy cream.
- Substitute halal turkey sausage with chicken sausage if needed (to keep it halal).
- Leftovers reheat well—store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Parmesan cheese is optional but adds extra savory depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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