Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup. Ready in just 30 minutes, this delightful dish combines savory Italian sausage, fresh kale, and tender tortellini in a rich, creamy broth. Perfect for cozy dinners or busy weeknights, this soup warms your soul and satisfies your cravings. Impress your family and friends with a bowl of this hearty goodness that’s easy to customize with your favorite vegetables or spices. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with garlic bread, this Sausage Tortellini Soup is sure to become a go-to recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground Italian sausage (hot or mild)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups kale (chopped)
- 2 cups tortellini (refrigerated or frozen)
- flour
- dried basil
- oregano
- cayenne pepper (optional)
- hot sauce
- mustard powder
- pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook the sausage and diced onions until the onions soften and the sausage is fully cooked (8-10 minutes). Drain excess grease.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Mix in dried basil, oregano, cayenne (optional), hot sauce, mustard powder, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour in chicken broth while scraping bits from the pot. Gradually stir in heavy cream and bring to a boil; then reduce heat to simmer.
- Add chopped kale and tortellini; simmer for 3-5 minutes until tortellini is cooked through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt as needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg