Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of our creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup, a comforting Italian-inspired dish perfect for any occasion. This hearty soup features savory ground Italian sausage, tender tortellini, and nutrient-packed kale, all simmered in a luscious broth. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Serve it alongside garlic bread or a fresh salad to create a satisfying meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage (hot or mild)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups kale (chopped)
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups tortellini (refrigerated or frozen)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown the ground sausage and diced onions for about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess grease and add minced garlic; sauté for an additional minute.
- Stir in the flour and cook until lightly golden (1–2 minutes). Add dried basil, oregano, cayenne pepper, hot sauce, mustard powder, pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt.
- Pour in the chicken broth while scraping the pot’s bottom to deglaze. Gradually mix in heavy cream and bring to a boil before reducing to a simmer.
- Add chopped kale and tortellini; simmer for 3–5 minutes until heated through.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg