Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup, a delightful dish perfect for any occasion. This hearty soup features savory Italian sausage, tender tortellini, and nutritious kale, all enveloped in a rich and creamy broth. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this comforting meal that is sure to impress your family and friends. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, each spoonful offers a satisfying blend of flavors and textures that will warm your heart. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage (hot or mild)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 2 cups tortellini (refrigerated or frozen)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 pinch cayenne (optional)
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook the crumbled sausage and diced onion until the onion softens and the sausage is browned (about 8-10 minutes). Drain excess grease and stir in minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add basil, oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), hot sauce, mustard powder, pepper, and red pepper flakes; mix well.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth while scraping any browned bits from the pot. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a boil before reducing to low heat to simmer.
- Add chopped kale and tortellini to the pot; simmer for about 3-5 minutes or until the tortellini are cooked through. Adjust salt as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg