Lemon Tortellini Soup
Lots of fresh lemon and tender cheese-filled tortellini are the perfect pairing in this cozy lemon tortellini soup that comes together in minutes!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 405kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb chicken sausage links, thinly sliced
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 10 oz tortellini pasta
- 2 cups firmly-packed baby spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- Juice and zest from 1 medium lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan and bread for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage and onion and cook until sausage is browned and onion is tender. Add garlic and sauté 1 additional minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth to pot and bring to a simmer. Add tortellini and spinach and let cook 2-3 minutes until tortellini is tender and spinach is wilted.
- Remove soup from heat and stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest. Season soup with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm with Parmesan and bread for dipping. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing Instructions
Store soup in refrigerator up to 6 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 12 oz soup | Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 34.5g | Protein: 20.5g | Fat: 21.4g | Saturated Fat: 7.2g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 845mg | Potassium: 456mg | Fiber: 4.9g | Sugar: 3.7g | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 4mg