tortellini soup

Name: Tortellini Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/2 pound(s) bacon, chopped (about 5 or 6 slices); 3/4 pound(s) smoked sausage (note: sliced kielbasa or ground work equally well); 1 sweet onion, chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and sliced; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 2 teaspoon(s) minced garlic (about 2 whole cloves, finely chopped); 1 quart(s) chicken stock/broth; 10 to 12 ounce(s) cheese filled tortellini (or any flavor you prefer) adjust this to your preference, using more or less tortellini according to your preference.; 1/2 teaspoon(s) italian seasoning (or mixture of basil and oregano if you don't have italian seasoning); 2 cup(s) half and half; 3 tablespoon(s) cornstarch; 1 and 1/2 cup(s) baby spinach, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper; parmesan cheese for topping (grated or shredded) - optional

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Julie Bailey

Durham, NC

Updated on Jan 17, 2022

This creamy soup is a genuine treat and very easy to make. No more canned tortellini soup at our house! We like both the kielbasa and the ground sausage in the soup, so use whichever one your family prefers. Maybe even a mixture of both! The great thing about recipes is to make them your own by including ingredients you like best. ALSO, this recipe tastes gourmet! THIS is a dish that will impress guests and your family. I hope you enjoy it! NOTE: The first recipe I sampled for this style soup called for only 1/2 pound of sausage and only 8 ounces tortellini, which we felt wasn't enough.

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My husband thinks this soup should be called OMG Soup because he thinks it's so good. I hope you do, too!

prep time 15 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 to 8

Ingredients

1/2 pound bacon, chopped (about 5 or 6 slices)
3/4 pound smoked sausage (note: sliced kielbasa or ground work equally well)
1 sweet onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 whole cloves, finely chopped)
1 quart chicken stock/broth
10 to 12 ounces cheese filled tortellini (or any flavor you prefer) adjust this to your preference, using more or less tortellini according to your preference.
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning (or mixture of basil and oregano if you don't have italian seasoning)
2 cups half and half
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 and 1/2 cups baby spinach, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
parmesan cheese for topping (grated or shredded) - optional

How To Make tortellini soup

Step 1

Use a large, deep pot. Cook the chopped bacon until crispy, then move to a paper towel to use as soup topping later.

Step 2

If using ground sausage (we like sweet Italian variety), ADD it to the pot and break into crumbles, stirring for 3 to 5 minutes until nearly done. ADD the onions, garlic, carrots and celery, stirring until onions are slightly translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Carefully DRAIN most of the sausage grease then return to heat. (NOTE: If using slices of Kielbasa instead of ground sausage, it is fully cooked and will only need to be heated, so can be added at the same time as the onions, garlic, carrots and celery).
Step 3

ADD the chicken stock and seasonings. Simmer for 5-6 minutes. ADD the tortellini and simmer for 3-4 minutes. ADD cream.
Step 4

Create a slurry with the cornstarch and 3 tablespoons cold water. Slowly add to the tortellini mixture, stirring constantly until well-mixed. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 5

TURN-OFF heat and add the spinach and black pepper. SERVE HOT and top with the bacon bits and parmesan cheese.
Step 6

NOTE: The slurry isn't so heavy that it over-thickens your soup. You can always adjust the cornstarch and water slurry to make the soup base thicker - or thinner by adding just water. This is your soup. Make it as thick or thin as you like!
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