Description
Savor the warmth and comfort of this creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup, a delightful dish that comes together in just 30 minutes. Featuring hearty Italian sausage, tender tortellini, and nutritious kale, this soup is perfect for cozy nights or busy weeknights. Its rich, creamy base is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser at family dinners or gatherings with friends. With minimal cleanup required, you can enjoy more time with loved ones while indulging in a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1 small yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 2 cups tortellini
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the crumbled sausage and diced onion over medium-high heat until the onion is soft and the sausage is browned (about 8–10 minutes). Drain excess grease and add minced garlic; cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add dried basil, oregano, cayenne pepper, hot sauce, mustard powder, pepper, and red pepper flakes; mix well.
- Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pot and gradually stir in heavy cream. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer.
- Add kale and tortellini; simmer for 3–5 minutes until heated through.
- Adjust seasoning with salt to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg