Sausage Tortellini Soup
A comforting and hearty soup featuring Italian sausage, tortellini, and nutritious kale in a creamy broth that's perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage (hot or mild)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 Tbsp flour
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1 pinch cayenne (optional)
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1/2 tsp mustard powder
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 2 cups tortellini (refrigerated or frozen)
Instructions
- If using sausage links, remove the casings. In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook the sausage and onion together until the sausage is browned, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Sprinkle in the flour and stir well, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Add the basil, oregano, cayenne, hot sauce, mustard powder, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir to release any bits stuck to the bottom of the pot. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream, kale, and tortellini. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the tortellini is cooked through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Freeze for longer storage, up to 3 months.