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Autumn Tortellini Soup with sausage, cheese tortellini, butternut squash, vegetables, and herbs in a bowl

Autumn Tortellini Soup with Sausage and Butternut Squash

This hearty Autumn Tortellini Soup combines tender cheese tortellini, savory Italian sausage, butternut squash, and spinach in a comforting broth. It is an easy, satisfying choice for a cozy weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 610
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound (454 g) mild Italian sausage, casings removed if needed
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 9 oz (255 g) fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Warm the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the Italian sausage and break it into crumbles as it cooks. Continue cooking until browned and the center reaches 160°F (71°C), then drain any excess grease if necessary.
  3. Stir in the onion, garlic, carrots, and butternut squash. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
  4. Add the chicken broth and dried thyme, then bring the soup to a gentle boil.
  5. Lower the heat and maintain a gentle simmer for 15 minutes, or until the carrots and butternut squash are tender.
  6. Add the cheese tortellini and cook at a gentle simmer according to the package directions until tender.
  7. Mix in the baby spinach and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until wilted.
  8. Season with salt and black pepper. Ladle the soup into bowls and finish each serving with grated Parmesan.

Notes

For meal preparation or freezing, keep the tortellini separate and add it during reheating so the pasta does not become too soft.