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Creamy Cajun Tortellini Soup
A creamy Cajun tortellini soup with smoky sausage, spinach, and cheese tortellini in a peppery tomato-cream broth.
RECIPE AT A GLANCE
15
min
Active Time
30
min
Total Time
6
SERVINGS
Stovetop
METHOD
Why It Works
Cheese tortellini cooks in minutes right in the broth, soaking up the seasoning. A little cream and tomato give the soup a velvety, restaurant-style base.
Quick Fixes
Broth too thick: add more broth before serving.
Tortellini overcooked: add it in the last 5 minutes only.
Ingredients
Protein
Sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 oz
• 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
Vegetables
• 3 cups baby spinach
Seasoning
Pasta & Grains
Topping
How to Make It
1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high. Brown the sausage, then stir in onion and cook 4 minutes.
2
Add garlic and Cajun seasoning and cook 30 seconds.
3
Pour in tomatoes and broth. Bring to a simmer and cook 5 minutes.
4
Stir in cream.
5
Add tortellini and simmer 5 minutes until tender.
6
Stir in spinach until wilted.
7
Top with Parmesan and serve.
Store
Store up to 3 days; the tortellini softens further as it sits.
Reheat
Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth.
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Avo's Tip
Add the tortellini in the last five minutes so it stays tender, not mushy.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you start cooking.
• Fresh or frozen tortellini?
Both work; frozen just needs a minute or two longer in the broth.
• Can I use chicken instead of sausage?
Yes. Browned diced chicken works well with the same seasoning.
• How do I make it lighter?
Use half-and-half instead of cream and lean on the tomato for body.
Creamy Cajun Tortellini Soup
Ingredients
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12 oz andouille or smoked sausage, sliced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 yellow onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
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1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 oz
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5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1 cup heavy cream
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9 oz cheese tortellini
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3 cups baby spinach
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¼ cup grated Parmesan
Instructions
1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high. Brown the sausage, then stir in onion and cook 4 minutes.
2
Add garlic and Cajun seasoning and cook 30 seconds.
3
Pour in tomatoes and broth. Bring to a simmer and cook 5 minutes.
4
Stir in cream.
5
Add tortellini and simmer 5 minutes until tender.
6
Stir in spinach until wilted.
7
Top with Parmesan and serve.
15
min
active
30
min
total
6
servings
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