Description
Hearty Sausage Tortellini Soup brings comfort and warmth to winter tables with rich Italian-inspired flavors. Cheesy tortellini and savory sausage create a perfect one-pot meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
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Meat:
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage (hot or mild)
Vegetables:
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups kale, chopped
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 pinch cayenne (optional)
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups tortellini (just under 10 ounces, refrigerated or frozen)
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Liberate sausage from casings and sauté with diced onions in a large pot over medium-high heat until meat is fully cooked and onions are translucent, approximately 8-10 minutes. Eliminate excess fat through draining.
- Introduce minced garlic and cook for 60 seconds, releasing aromatic flavors.
- Dust flour across sausage mixture, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes to neutralize raw flour essence.
- Incorporate herbs and spices including basil, oregano, cayenne, hot sauce, mustard powder, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Blend thoroughly.
- Deglaze pot with chicken broth, scraping bottom to capture caramelized bits. Gradually whisk in heavy cream.
- Elevate temperature to boiling point, then reduce to gentle simmer.
- Introduce kale and tortellini, allowing them to nestle into broth. Simmer 3-5 minutes until pasta reaches perfect tenderness.
- Calibrate seasoning with minimal salt, starting with a delicate 1/4 teaspoon and adjusting to personal preference.
- Ladle into warm bowls, accompanying with crusty garlic bread for a robust and comforting meal.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting cayenne and red pepper flakes for spice preferences.
- Select high-quality Italian sausage with robust flavors for deeper taste profile.
- Consider vegetarian alternatives by replacing sausage with plant-based crumbles or mushrooms for similar texture.
- Prevent tortellini from becoming mushy by adding it near the end of cooking time and checking package instructions for precise cooking duration.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg