Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage, Spinach and Tomatoes
Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage, Spinach and Tomatoes delivers 32g protein and 741 calories per serving across 6 servings. Quick stovetop preparation makes this a complete one-pot meal for busy prep days. Choose this when you need both protein and calories covered in a single dish.
Ingredients
- •Italian Pork Sausage(454g)
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Yellow Onion(240g)
- •Garlic(300g)
- •Tomato, Canned, Crushed
- •Vegetable Broth, Low Sodium(1440g)
- •Basil, Fresh(60g)
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- •Tortellini, Fresh(454g)
- •Spinach(480g)
- •Parmesan Cheese
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
Instructions
- 1Cook the Italian sausage in a large stockpot over medium-high heat until browned, breaking the sausage up and stirring it with a long spoon while cooking. Drain off any excess grease, then transfer the sausage to a separate plate and set aside.
- 2Return the stockpot to the heat and add the olive oil. Add the white onion and saute for 5 minutes, or until the onion is soft and translucent, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, or until fragrant, stirring occasionally. Add the crushed tomatoes, stock, basil, salt, pepper, and the cooked Italian sausage to the pot, and stir to combine. Continue cooking until the mixture reaches a simmer. Add in the tortellini and baby spinach, and let the soup continue to simmer (reducing heat to medium-low if it starts to boil) until the tortellini is cooked through, stirring occasionally. (This will take a few minutes longer if the tortellini was frozen.) Taste and season with extra salt and pepper if needed.
- 3Serve warm, garnished with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition — Per Serving
741
calories
32g
protein
29g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 90g
- Saturated fat
- 10.1g
- Sodium
- 1731 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 10.1g
6 servings per batch · ~574g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage have per serving?
Each serving contains 32g of protein with 741 calories total. The macro split is 29g fat and 90g carbs, making it a carb-forward option that works well for post-workout meals.
How long does Tortellini Soup take to prep?
This is a quick prep recipe that comes together on the stovetop and yields 6 servings, meaning you batch-prep an entire week's worth of lunches or dinners in one session.
Is Tortellini Soup good for muscle gain?
At 32g protein and 741 calories per serving, this recipe is better suited for maintenance or surplus phases where you're eating above your baseline to build muscle. The high carbohydrate content (90g) supports energy for training and recovery.
