Description
Sausage Tortellini Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. This creamy dish comes together in just 30 minutes, featuring savory ground Italian sausage, tender tortellini, and nutritious kale. The rich flavors are enhanced by a blend of spices and a touch of heavy cream, making each bowl incredibly satisfying. Whether it’s a quick lunch or a family dinner, this soup promises to be a hit with everyone at the table. Serve it with garlic bread for a complete meal that warms both your heart and your stomach.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground Italian sausage (hot or mild)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups kale (chopped)
- 2 cups tortellini
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook crumbled sausage and diced onions until softened, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess grease and add minced garlic; cook for another minute.
- Stir in flour and seasonings (basil, oregano, cayenne, hot sauce, mustard powder, black pepper). Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually add chicken broth while scraping the bottom of the pot. Stir in heavy cream; bring to a boil then reduce to simmer.
- Add chopped kale and tortellini; cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg