Description
This creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup is a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for any day. Made with ground Italian sausage, kale, tortellini, and a blend of spices, it's enriched with heavy cream and chicken broth for a rich and hearty dish that's ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage (hot or mild)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 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 kale (chopped)
- 2 cups tortellini (just under 10 ounces, refrigerated or frozen)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Sausage and Onions: Remove casings from sausage links if necessary. In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook and crumble the sausage with diced onions until the onions soften and the sausage is fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Incorporate Flour: Sprinkle the flour over the sausage mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Add Seasonings: Mix in dried basil, oregano, cayenne pepper, hot sauce, mustard powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine all flavors.
- Add Liquids: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot with a silicone spatula to lift any browned bits. Slowly stir in the heavy cream. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Cook Kale and Tortellini: Add the chopped kale and tortellini to the simmering soup. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the tortellini is tender and the kale is wilted. If your tortellini requires longer cooking, add it first and add kale in the last 5 minutes.
- Season to Taste: Taste the soup and add salt starting with ¼ teaspoon, adjusting as needed for flavor.
- Serve: Transfer the soup to bowls and enjoy warm. This soup pairs wonderfully with garlic bread with cheese for an extra comforting meal.
Notes
- The mustard powder and hot sauce subtly enhance the soup's flavor, so be sure to include them even if hesitant.
- Use refrigerated or frozen tortellini; adjust cooking time accordingly to ensure doneness.
- Drain sausage grease thoroughly to avoid greasy soup.
- For a spicier version, increase the cayenne or add extra red pepper flakes.
- Leftover soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 314 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 836 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 73 mg
