Tortellini Soup with Sausage
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This tortellini soup with sausage combines protein, vegetables, and pasta into one delectable soup that you HAVE to taste to see how good it is.
Soup is the ultimate cold weather food because it warms you from the inside out. Sausage tortellini soup comes together in under 30 minutes for a soup that satisfying and delicious.
Why You’ll Love This Winter Soup Recipe
- Hearty and delicious! This sausage and pasta soup recipe is so hearty thanks to added vegetables.
- So easy to make! You’ll only need one pot to make this yummy soup.
- Easy to vary! You can easily substitute different vegetables or even add more vegetables to this soup. Want it less spicy? Simply switch out the sausage.
- Make Ahead Friendly! This soup gets even better the next day so you can easily make this ahead of time and reheat when you want to enjoy it.
Ingredients for Tortellini Soup with Sausage:
- Olive Oil
- Onion and Garlic: These aromatics help build the foundation of the the soup.
- Fresh Thyme: Thyme adds a delicious earthy quality to the soup.
- Butternut Squash: A hearty vegetable that makes this soup extra filling.
- Diced Tomatoes: I love the fire roasted version in this soup.
- Vegetable or Chicken Broth: Feel free to choose your favorite!
- Parmesan Rind: Parmesan helps add a deep and rich flavor to the broth.
- Spicy Italian Sausage: Choose your favorite brand and choose the spice level you are most comfortable with.
- Dry Tortellini Pasta: You can use fresh tortellini here but you’ll want to add it in later in the cooking process because fresh pasta cooks much faster than dried.
Tortellini Soup Variations
There are lots of options to customize this soup to your include your favorite flavors. Some ideas include:
- Make it vegetarian. For this version, you’ll want to substitute the sausage with a plant friendly meat or leave it out all together. Be sure to use vegetable broth and find Parmesan rind that is vegetarian friendly.
- Make Chicken tortellini soup. You can swap the sausage with cooked shredded chicken.
- Add more vegetables. Kale or spinach would be a great addition to the soup.
- Make it creamy. You can swap the water with heavy cream to make the soup extra creamy.
What to Serve with Tortellini Soup with Sausage
I served our soup with some crusty bread on the side. It would also be a great companion to a spinach salad. If you are craving something even more substantial for your meal, consider pairing the soup with a roasted vegetable grilled cheese or other tasty sandwich.
More Soup Recipes with Pasta

Spicy Sausage and Tortellini Soup
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoons fresh thyme finely chopped
- 2 cups butternut squash cubed
- 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes with juice
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 pieces Parmesan rind
- 1 1/2 cups sliced spicy Italian sausage
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked dry tortellini pasta
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot or dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and saute for 3-5 minutes or until the begin to soften. Add garlic and thyme and saute for an additional 1-2 minutes.2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, 3 cloves garlic, 1 Tablespoons fresh thyme
- Add butternut squash, tomatoes, broth, water and Parmesan rind. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15 -20 minutes or until the squash is fork tender.2 cups butternut squash, 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes with juice, 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth, 1 cup water, 2 pieces Parmesan rind
- Add sausage and pasta. Cook for an additional 8 minutes or until pasta is fully cooked. Remove Parmesan rind and season with salt and pepper before serving.1 1/2 cups sliced spicy Italian sausage, 1 1/2 cups uncooked dry tortellini pasta, salt and pepper to taste
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