Mrs. Lacy’s Easy Cheesy Creamy Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup Recipe 🍲❤️
Y’all, if you’re looking for an easy, cheesy, creamy soup that’s absolutely delicious, Faye from Mrs. Lacy’s Magnolia House in Sanford, North Carolina, has the perfect recipe for you!
Our Creamy Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup is loaded with flavorful Italian sausage, cheese-filled tortellini, fresh spinach, tomatoes, and a rich, creamy broth.
And here’s the best part — you only need six ingredients!
This is one of those wonderful comfort-food recipes that’s perfect for chilly fall evenings, busy weeknights, Sunday dinners, or anytime you’re craving a warm bowl of homemade soup.
You can make it right on your stovetop or in your Crock-Pot!
🎥 Watch Faye Make This Easy Cheesy Tortellini Soup!
Want to see just how easy this delicious soup is to make?
Faye is showing you how to put together this creamy, cheesy, Italian-inspired soup in her latest cooking video!
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🍲 Mrs. Lacy’s Creamy Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time: Approximately 20–25 minutes on the stovetop
Servings:Approximately 6–8
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage, browned and drained
- 1 package (16 oz) cheese tortellini
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 4 cups chicken broth
That’s it! Six simple ingredients for one incredibly delicious pot of soup!
👩🍳 Easy Stovetop Instructions
- Brown your sausage. In a large soup pot over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Drain off the excess grease.
- Add the tomatoes and broth. Pour in the two cans of drained Italian-style diced tomatoes and four cups of chicken broth. Stir everything together and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Make it creamy! Add the softened, cubed cream cheese. Stir until the cheese has completely melted and the broth is smooth and creamy.
- Add the tortellini. Stir in your cheese tortellini and cook according to the package directions, until tender.
- Add the spinach. Stir in the fresh spinach and simmer for another 2–3 minutes, just until the spinach has wilted.
- Serve and enjoy! Ladle the hot soup into bowls and enjoy!
Y’all, this soup is rich, creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor! ❤️
❤️ How to Make Mrs. Lacy’s Tortellini Soup in a Crock-Pot
Don’t have time to stand over the stove? You can make this delicious soup in your slow cooker, too!
- Brown and drain the Italian sausage in a skillet before adding it to your Crock-Pot.
- Add the cooked sausage, drained Italian-style tomatoes, chicken broth, and cubed cream cheese.
- Cover and cook on LOW for approximately 4–6 hours, until the mixture is hot and the cream cheese is melted. Stir occasionally if you’re able.
- Add the cheese tortellini near the end of cooking, allowing enough time for it to cook according to the package directions.
- Stir in the fresh spinach during the last few minutes, until wilted.
- Give everything a good stir and serve warm!
Faye’s tip: Adding the tortellini toward the end helps keep it from becoming too soft or mushy in the slow cooker.
🍲 Faye’s Tips for Making the Best Tortellini Soup
Use your favorite Italian sausage! Mild Italian sausage works wonderfully, but if your family likes a little heat, try hot Italian sausage.
Soften your cream cheese first! Letting the cream cheese soften and cutting it into small cubes helps it melt more evenly into the soup.
Don’t overcook your tortellini! Follow the package directions so the pasta stays tender without becoming mushy.
Fresh spinach is wonderful! It adds color and flavor to this creamy soup.
Want a thinner soup? Add a little extra chicken broth until you reach your preferred consistency.
Love extra cheese? Sprinkle a little freshly grated Parmesan over your bowl before serving!
🥖 What Goes Best With Creamy Tortellini Soup?
This soup is hearty enough to be a meal all by itself, but we love serving it with something delicious on the side!
Here are a few ideas:
- Warm garlic bread
- Homemade dinner rolls
- Toasted French bread
- A fresh garden salad
- Garlic cheese biscuits
- A grilled cheese sandwich
And y’all, don’t forget a little bread for soaking up that delicious creamy broth!
❤️ Why We Love This Easy Six-Ingredient Soup
Sometimes the simplest recipes turn out to be the very best!
With just six ingredients, this creamy tortellini soup is easy enough for a busy weeknight but delicious enough to serve when you’re having company.
The Italian sausage adds wonderful flavor, the cheese tortellini makes it hearty, and the cream cheese gives the broth that rich, creamy texture everyone loves.
It’s also a wonderful recipe to make during the cooler months when you’re craving something warm and comforting.
And if you love soup as much as we do at Mrs. Lacy’s, this is one you’ll definitely want to save!
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Filled with 500 cherished family recipes, it’s a wonderful way to bring a little Southern hospitality into your own kitchen.
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Now we want to know! 🍲❤️ Are you a soup lover? Would you make this creamy tortellini soup on the stovetop or in your Crock-Pot?
And what’s your favorite soup to enjoy on a chilly day? Tell us in the comments!
