Description
Hearty sausage tortellini soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending Italian-inspired flavors with simple ingredients. Warm, satisfying spoonful of goodness makes winter meals delightful and memorable for you.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) hot Italian sausage
Vegetables:
- 3 carrots, diced
- 1 large white onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) minced garlic
Base and Liquid Ingredients:
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) chicken stock
- 29 ounces (822 grams) diced tomatoes (two 14.5 ounce/411 grams cans)
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cheese tortellini
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Sear the sausage in a large pot over medium-high heat until golden brown and crispy, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- In the same pot, sauté diced carrots and onions for approximately 3 minutes until they begin to soften, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute to release its aromatic qualities.
- Pour chicken stock and crushed tomatoes into the pot, bringing the mixture to a rolling boil while stirring occasionally to combine the flavors.
- Reduce heat to medium and gently introduce tortellini and reserved sausage, allowing the pasta to simmer for 5-7 minutes until it reaches a tender consistency.
- Remove the pot from heat, carefully stir in heavy cream to create a luxurious texture, and finish by garnishing with freshly grated parmesan cheese for an extra layer of richness.
Notes
- Swap protein by using chicken, turkey, or plant-based sausage for dietary variety.
- Keep sausage crispy by draining on paper towels, preventing soggy texture.
- Reduce sodium by selecting low-sodium stock and checking sausage salt content.
- Enhance vegetable nutrition by adding spinach or kale during final cooking stage for extra nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg