It’s Alive… Italian Sausage, Tomato, Basil, Tortellini Soup

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Tonight’s episode opens inside a questionable laboratory where Chef Alfredo and his loyal assistant Igor attempt a bold scientific experiment… bringing dinner back to life.

Armed with jumper cables, a mysterious power switch, and a suspicious TV dinner, they attempt the ultimate culinary breakthrough.

Does the experiment succeed?
You’ll have to watch the intro to find out.

After the lab chaos settles down, we get back to what Broke Gourmet is really about — making simple, hearty meals that taste amazing without destroying your grocery budget.

Today’s recipe is a soul-warming Italian Sausage Tomato Basil Soup with Cheese Tortellini. It’s rich, comforting, and perfect for cold nights when you need something filling and satisfying.

Italian Sausage Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup
Ingredients

1 lb Italian sausage
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
3 cups chicken broth
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
9–12 oz cheese tortellini
2 cups fresh spinach
½ cup fresh basil, chopped or 2 tsp dried
½ cup grated parmesan
Salt to taste

Instructions

Brown sausage in a large pot over medium heat.

Add diced onion and cook until softened (about 3–4 minutes).

Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.

Add crushed tomatoes and chicken broth.

Season with Italian seasoning, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Simmer about 10 minutes.

Add tortellini and cook until tender (4–6 minutes).

Stir in spinach, and basil.

I used 1 zucchini cubed

Add parmesan cheese and adjust salt to taste.

Serve hot and enjoy.