Description
Hearty sausage tortellini soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending Italian flavors with rich, warming ingredients. Savory sausage and tender cheese tortellini mingle in a robust broth, promising a satisfying meal that warms you from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground Italian sausage (hot or mild)
- 5 cups (1.2 liters) chicken broth
- 2 cups (280 grams) tortellini
- 2 cups (134 grams) kale, chopped
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Spices and Optional Heat:
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 pinch cayenne
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Extract sausage from casings and crumble into a large pot, combining with diced onions. Sauté over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes until sausage is fully cooked and onions are translucent.
- Add minced garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute, releasing aromatic flavors.
- Sprinkle flour into the pot, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste and create a thickening base.
- Incorporate herbs and spices including basil, oregano, cayenne, hot sauce, mustard powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Gradually pour chicken broth into the pot, scraping bottom with a spatula to release any browned bits. Slowly blend in heavy cream and bring mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Introduce tortellini and allow to cook for 3-5 minutes. If tortellini requires longer cooking time, add it first, then incorporate kale during the final 5 minutes of simmering.
- Adjust seasoning by adding salt incrementally, starting with a small amount and tasting until desired flavor is achieved.
- Ladle soup into serving bowls and accompany with crusty garlic cheese bread for a complete meal.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adjusting cayenne and red pepper flakes to match your spice preference.
- Swap pork sausage with turkey or chicken sausage for a leaner protein option that reduces overall fat content.
- Select fresh tortellini from the refrigerated section for better texture and flavor compared to frozen varieties.
- Prepare kale ahead by removing tough stems and chopping into bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and easier eating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 383 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg