Description
Savor the rich flavors of this creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup, a perfect blend of Italian sausage, tender tortellini, and nutritious kale. In just 30 minutes, you can create a cozy meal ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings. This one-pot wonder combines savory ingredients with a luscious creamy broth that warms the heart and delights the palate. Whether served as a comforting main dish or paired with garlic bread for dipping, this soup is sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups kale (chopped)
- 2 cups tortellini
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook the sausage and diced onion until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess grease and add minced garlic; cook for another minute.
- Sprinkle in flour and stir for 1-2 minutes. Add dried basil, oregano, cayenne pepper (if desired), hot sauce, mustard powder, pepper, and red pepper flakes; mix thoroughly.
- Pour in chicken broth while scraping the pot bottom. Gradually stir in heavy cream and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat to simmer.
- Stir in chopped kale and tortellini; cook for an additional 3-5 minutes or until tortellini is tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg