There’s nothing better than harvesting fresh spinach from the garden and turning it into a warm, comforting homemade soup. In today’s Bariatric Living with Lisa recipe, I made a rich and creamy Tortellini Soup loaded with Italian sausage, vegetables, cheesy tortellini, and fresh garden spinach.
This recipe is hearty, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make in one pot. The fresh spinach adds beautiful color and freshness while the creamy broth and cheese tortellini make this meal feel extra cozy and satisfying.
One of my favorite parts of container gardening is being able to walk outside, harvest fresh ingredients, and immediately use them in recipes like this. It truly makes homemade meals taste even better!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy one-pot meal
- Comfort food with fresh vegetables
- Great way to use garden spinach
- Creamy, rich, and satisfying
- Perfect for meal prep or leftovers
Ingredients
1 pound ground Italian sausage, browned
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 8oz pack of sliced mushrooms
- 2 large carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- ½ Tablespoon Adobo Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup cornstarch mixed and dissolved in 1/4 cup water
- 36 ounces evaporated milk
- 12 ounce packet three cheese tortellini I used dried not fresh; choose any flavour you like
- 5 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup milk, if needed
Instructions
- Place the browned sausage, onion, carrots, celery, Adobo seasoning, Italian seasoning, chicken bouillon powder, salt, and broth in a Dutch oven. Cover and cook on Medium High until boiling and vegetables are tender.
- Uncover and stir in the cornstarch mixture with the evaporated milk. Add the tortellini and the Spinach, mix well. Cover again and cook on Medium to Medium High heat until the soup has thickened, and the tortellini is soft and cooked through. You may need to add milk, a little bit at a time to thin out to your liking. Enjoy!
This soup is perfect for chilly evenings or anytime you want a comforting homemade meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
If you make this recipe, let me know how it turned out and what you’re growing in your garden this season!
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