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Sausage Tortellini Soup has spicy Italian sausage, cheesy tortellini, and fresh veggies all swimming in a rich tomato broth. Ready in under an hour, perfect for weeknights, and a total hit with the fam!
Soup Junkie and Proud of It!
Ever since I won a soup competition (first place with this chicken corn chowder!), I’ve been on a serious soup kick.
New life goal: Win every soup competition I come across. 🤣
This Sausage Tortellini Soup could def be a contender, thanks to the tender pasta (it’s filled with cheese, hello), the flavorful bits of Italian sausage, the rich tomato broth… it’s everything you want in a soup!
This one tastes like comfort food should, but without the whole “spend your evening in the kitchen” thing. In fact, you’ll only need 10 minutes of prep time and about 30 minutes of cook time. Perfect for busy nights!
3 Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
It’s quick, but still tastes like it cooked all day. Just 45 minutes from start to finish, and most of that is just letting it simmer while you do other things. Brown some sausage, toss everything else in, and you’re basically done.
The ingredients are easy to find. Italian sausage, a can of tomatoes, some broth, frozen tortellini. Nothing fancy, nothing you need to hunt down at three different stores. Just real ingredients that make sense.
It’s the perfect amount of cozy. This soup hits that sweet spot where it’s hearty enough to feel like a proper dinner but not so heavy that you need a nap afterward. Plus, the whole house smells amazing while it’s cooking.
What Readers are Saying!
“Simple recipe and delicious!!!” – Laura F
Ingredients, Swaps, & Tips:
Cheese Tortellini: We’re using frozen cheese tortellini in this recipe. Fresh will also work, just adjust the cook time as needed.
Veggies: We’re adding some chopped onion, chopped carrots, and minced garlic to the soup along with the sausage and tortellini. Feel free to use frozen carrots and jarlic to keep it simple.
Not a fan of spicy? Use mild Italian sausage instead. Still delicious, just without the kick.
Want to lighten it up? Turkey sausage works great here. You really can’t tell the difference.
Tortellini tips: Fresh tortellini cooks faster than frozen, so keep an eye on it if you make the swap.
Make it stretch: This recipe doubles really well if you’re feeding more people or want leftovers for tomorrow’s lunch.
Veggie boost: Throw in a handful of spinach during the last few minutes if you want to sneak in some greens. The kids won’t even notice.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
My Favorite Dutch Oven!
This gorgeous Dutch oven is perfect for making soup, pot roast, and more. It goes from stove to oven as needed and looks pretty enough to leave out on your stovetop as decoration.
Step by Step Instructions for Sausage and Tortellini Soup:
Start by browning the Italian sausage in a Dutch oven or other heavy bottomed deep pot.
Add the onion, carrots, and garlic when sausage is cooked halfway through.
Add the beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and seasoning to the pot and stir well. Bring it to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 20 minutes.
Add the tortellini to the pot and cook for another 10 to 12 minutes or until the pasta is cooked to your liking. Stir in the minced parsley and serve hot! See below for serving suggestions.
Serving Ideas
This soup is pretty much a complete meal on its own, but if you want to make it feel a little more special:
- Serve it with some crusty bread (like our Irish soda bread) for dipping
- Add a simple side salad if you’re feeling fancy
- Sprinkle some parmesan on top because cheese makes everything better
Helpful Tip!
Storage & Freezing Instructions:
Fridge: Keeps for about 4-5 days covered in the fridge
Freezer: Freezes for up to 3 months, though the tortellini might get a little softer when you reheat it
Reheating: Warm it up gently on the stove and add a splash of broth if it seems thick
More Homemade Soup Recipes:
- Cabbage Roll Soup: All of the flavor of cabbage rolls, minus all the rolling. So easy!
- Crockpot Potato Soup: A classic favorite in my house!
- Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings: So thick and comforting!
- Cheeseburger Soup: Low carb, family friendly, seriously good.
- Leftover Turkey Soup: You can use chicken if you don’t have turkey laying around.
Sausage Tortellini Soup
Ingredients
- ¾ pound spicy Italian sausage
- ½ large onion chopped
- ½ cup chopped carrots
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 15 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 9 ounces frozen cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons minced parsley
Instructions
- Heat a dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sausage and begin to brown, breaking it up as it cooks.
- When sausage is about halfway cooked, add the onion, carrots, and garlic to the pot. Continue cooking and stirring until sausage is cooked through. Drain the fat if needed.
- Add the beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, and salt to the pot and stir well. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 20 minutes.
- Add the tortellini to the pot and cook for 10-12 minutes or until the pasta is cooked to your liking.
- Stir in the parsley just before serving.
Michele Holmes says
You meant 19 ounces of tortellini, right???
Karly Campbell says
9 ounces, but you can use more if you like.
Benni says
1650 mg of sodium???
Karly Campbell says
I’d look at the sausage, tortellini, and canned tomato products to reduce the sodium if you like. You could always leave out the salt as well.
Laura F says
Simple recipe and delicious!!!
Karly says
Thanks, Laura!
Denise Opalenik says
Hubby had grilled some sweet Italian sausage links and I needed a recipe to use them in. This fit the bill beautifully! I ground up the sausage and sauteed it with the veggies, added 2 cans low sodium beef broth and the cans of tomato sauce and diced tomatoes along with the Italian seasoning. However instead of salt I whisked a tablespoon of beef Better than Bouillon in the tomato can with hot water and added that. Also, since I had sweet sausage instead of hot, I added a few crushed red pepper flakes. Simmered as directed, but then I added a 20 ounce bag of cheese tortellini. Sprinkled with a little grated parm, it was delicious!
Karly says
Sounds fabulous! Thanks for sharing, Denise!
Lori P says
Thanks for this. Made it the other day and will definitely be making it again!
Kelly says
Made this tonight for dinner!!! It was ? yummy!! Definitely recons making you wont be disappointed!
sabrina says
yum, have had this dish or one pretty close a long time ago, thank you putting it together here, a great reminder much appreciated
Craig Mccauley says
Can this recipe be frozen for storage?
Karly says
Yes, that should work fine!
Sanna says
This Sausage Tortellini Soup is just what I need on this cold, cold day! I would sure give this a try!
Stacey | The Sugar Coated Cottage says
Lol, my husband has a hard time believing soup can be a meal to. Glad you were able to convince yours even if it took 18 years 🙂 . This is everything I’m craving on this chilly, snowy day. Comforting and filling. Take care.
samantha shepherd says
When you say tomato sauce do you mean ketchup??
Keri says
Tomato sauce is just what it says. It’s usually located near the diced tomatoes and tomato paste.