Description
This Sausage Tortellini Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a cozy weeknight meal. It features Italian sausage, tender tortellini, and kale in a creamy tomato broth, making it a satisfying and easy-to-prepare soup.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground Italian sausage (hot or mild)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Texas Pete or Frank’s)
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 2 cups tortellini (refrigerated or frozen)
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Brown Sausage and Onions: Remove casings from sausage if necessary. In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown sausage and onions over medium-high heat. Drain any excess grease. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Make Roux: Sprinkle flour over the sausage mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add Spices and Herbs: Stir in basil, oregano, cayenne (if using), hot sauce, mustard powder, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Create Broth: Pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits. Slowly stir in heavy cream. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Add Tortellini and Kale: Add tortellini and simmer for 3-5 minutes, or according to package directions. Add kale during the last 5 minutes of cooking time.
- Season and Serve: Taste and season with salt as needed. Serve hot with crusty bread or garlic bread.
Notes
- Pro Tips:
- Use high-quality cheese tortellini for the best flavor.
- Add a Parmesan cheese rind to the broth for extra flavor.
- Substitute kale with 2-3 cups of spinach, adding it at the end to wilt.
- Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.
- Freezing: This soup can be frozen for later use. Let it cool completely before transferring it to freezer-safe containers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cup
- Calories: 380kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
