Description
Hearty sausage tortellini soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending Italian-inspired flavors with rich, warming ingredients. Each spoonful promises a delightful journey through creamy broth, tender tortellini, and savory sausage that will satisfy you completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) mild Italian sausage
- 10 ounces (283 grams) fresh tortellini
- 1 bunch curly kale, torn
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 14 ounces (397 grams) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 quart (946 milliliters) chicken stock
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Sauté sausage with diced onions and minced garlic in a large pot over medium-high heat until meat caramelizes and onions become translucent, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Carefully drain any accumulated grease from the meat mixture to reduce excess oil.
- Pour chicken stock into the pot, adding crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and salt. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes to develop robust flavors.
- Introduce chopped kale and refrigerated tortellini to the simmering soup, stirring gently to incorporate ingredients evenly.
- Stream heavy cream into the soup, continuing to cook for 3-4 minutes until pasta reaches an al dente texture and soup thickens slightly.
- Ladle hot soup into serving bowls, garnishing with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for optional heat and additional flavor complexity.
Notes
- Use lean sausage to reduce overall fat content and create a lighter version of the soup.
- Swap tortellini with whole wheat or gluten-free pasta for dietary alternatives that maintain the dish’s creamy texture.
- Chop kale finely to ensure even distribution and quicker cooking throughout the soup.
- For a vegetarian option, replace sausage with plant-based crumbles or extra mushrooms to preserve the hearty flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 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