Description
This Sausage Tortellini Soup is a flavorful, creamy, and comforting dish packed with Italian sausage, tender tortellini, and kale, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 pinch cayenne (optional)
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 2 cups tortellini (just under 10 oz., refrigerated or frozen)
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage:
Remove the casings from the sausage if using links. In a large pot, cook and crumble the sausage and diced onions over medium-high heat until the onions are softened and the sausage is cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess grease. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. - Make the Roux:
Sprinkle the flour over the sausage mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste, stirring constantly. - Add Seasonings:
Stir in the basil, oregano, cayenne (if using), hot sauce, mustard powder, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well to combine. - Add Broth and Cream:
Pour in the chicken broth, using a spatula to scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze it. Gradually stir in the heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. - Add Kale and Tortellini:
Add the kale and tortellini to the pot. Simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until the tortellini is cooked through. If your tortellini requires longer cooking, add it first, then stir in the kale during the last 5 minutes of cooking. - Taste and Adjust:
Taste the soup and add salt if necessary. Start with ¼ teaspoon and adjust as needed. - Serve:
Ladle the soup into serving bowls and enjoy with garlic bread for a hearty meal.
Notes
- Spinach Substitute: You can substitute kale with 2-3 cups of spinach. Add it at the end, allowing it to wilt for about 30 seconds.
- More Flavor: Adding a Parmesan or Romano cheese rind while simmering the broth adds depth to the flavor. Discard the rind before serving.
- Vegetarian Option: Swap the sausage for plant-based sausage and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
