Description
Creamy Tortellini Soup is the ultimate comfort dish that warms both the heart and the palate. This delightful soup combines tender cheese tortellini with savory Italian sausage, all enveloped in a rich and creamy broth. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings with friends and family. The addition of nutrient-rich kale not only boosts its health benefits but also adds a lovely texture to this one-pot wonder. Whether served as a main course or as an appetizer, this soup is sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated three-cheese tortellini
- ½ bunch kale, chopped
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat.
- Add Italian sausage; cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in garlic, onion, and Italian seasoning; sauté until onions are translucent.
- Whisk in flour and cook for about a minute until lightly browned.
- Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil before adding tortellini.
- Cook tortellini for 5-7 minutes until tender; then add kale and cook until wilted.
- Stir in heavy cream and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg