Description
Savor the warmth of this creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup, an ideal dish for busy nights or cozy gatherings. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a hearty meal featuring savory ground Italian sausage, fresh kale, and tender tortellini all nestled in a rich, creamy broth. The unique blend of spices offers a delightful flavor that’s sure to please everyone at the table. Perfectly family-friendly and customizable, this comforting soup is not only quick to prepare but also delivers a satisfying taste that will make it a new favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups tortellini (refrigerated or frozen)
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 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
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook the ground sausage and diced onion until the sausage is browned and the onions are soft. Drain excess grease.
- Add minced garlic and flour; cook for an additional minute. Stir in the spices.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth and heavy cream while scraping the bottom of the pot. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer.
- Stir in kale and tortellini; simmer for about 3-5 minutes until heated through.
- Season with salt to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg