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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.
Ingredients
Protein
• 12 oz andouille or smoked sausage, sliced
Sauce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 oz
• 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
Vegetables
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 3 cups baby spinach
Seasoning
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
Pasta & Grains
• 9 oz cheese tortellini
Topping
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan
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.
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.
Ingredients
Protein
• 12 oz andouille or smoked sausage, sliced
Sauce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 oz
• 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
Vegetables
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 3 cups baby spinach
Seasoning
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
Pasta & Grains
• 9 oz cheese tortellini
Topping
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan
Storage & Reheat
Store:
Store up to 3 days; the tortellini softens further as it sits.
Reheat:
Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth.
Swaps
No heavy cream? Use the same amount of evaporated milk here; the result will be a little lighter and less rich.
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.
Quick Fixes
Broth too thick: add more broth before serving.
Tortellini overcooked: add it in the last 5 minutes only.
Want more greens: stir in extra spinach at the end.
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