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Ingredients
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- 12 oz spicy Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika (regular or smoked)
- 1 large sweet potato (or 2 small), peeled and cubed
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 6 cups water
- 8 oz three-cheese tortellini (refrigerated, such as Buitoni)
- 4 oz fresh spinach
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons fresh thyme
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Cook crumbled spicy Italian sausage until browned and drain excess grease.
- Sprinkle sausage with Italian seasoning and paprika; add sweet potato, garlic, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste.
- Stir and add 6 cups of water; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 15 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add three-cheese tortellini; boil for an additional 10 minutes.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted; add heavy cream and mix well.
- Taste and adjust seasoning; serve with fresh thyme.
Notes
Using high-quality sausage will enhance the overall flavor.
Be cautious not to overcook the tortellini for the best texture.
Consider serving with crusty bread or homemade garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 70