Description
This creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup is a comforting and flavorful meal made with spicy Italian sausage, fresh kale, tender tortellini pasta, and a rich creamy broth enhanced with subtle spices. Ready in 30 minutes, it's perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner served with garlic bread.
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 oz., refrigerated or frozen)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the sausage and onions: Remove the casings from the sausage if using links. In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook and crumble the sausage with the diced onion until the onions are softened and the sausage is cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Add the garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add flour: Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to remove the raw flour taste.
- Season the soup base: Add dried basil, oregano, cayenne (if using), hot sauce, mustard powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
- Add liquids: Pour in the chicken broth and use a silicone spatula to scrape and deglaze the bottom of the pot. Slowly stir in the heavy cream. Bring the soup to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Add kale and tortellini: Stir in the chopped kale and tortellini. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the tortellini is cooked through and the kale is tender. If your tortellini requires a longer cooking time, add it first and add kale during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Season to taste: Taste the soup and add salt starting with ¼ teaspoon, adding more if needed.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot, ideally with garlic bread topped with cheese for a complete meal.
Notes
- The mustard powder and hot sauce add subtle depth to the soup, enhancing other flavors without overpowering.
- Use either mild or hot Italian sausage depending on your heat preference.
- If using frozen tortellini, check package instructions for cooking time; adjust simmering time accordingly.
- Drain excess grease after cooking the sausage to keep the soup from being too oily.
- This soup pairs nicely with cheesy garlic bread for a satisfying meal.
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
