Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Calories
456 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Soup, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian, American, Italian-American Fussion
Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup
Description
The soup starts by browning ground pork sausage, which builds a base of savory flavor. Chopped carrots and onions are sautéed until tender, followed by garlic and Italian seasoning, which add aromatic notes. Flour is stirred in to thicken the broth, which is enriched by chicken broth and tomato paste, melding into a slightly thick, flavorful liquid. Heavy cream and cheese tortellini are added and simmered until tender, giving the soup a creamy, hearty body. Immediately before serving, fresh chopped kale is stirred in for a hint of earthy greens.
This soup is best served hot as a main course during cooler weather. The creamy broth and tender tortellini provide comforting textures, while the sausage adds meaty depth. The kale adds a fresh contrast and nutrition.
Leftovers can be reheated gently to preserve the texture of the tortellini. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste at the end for best flavor balance.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork sausage
- 1 cup carrot chopped
- 1 onion chopped, small
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup flour
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 6 ounce tomato paste canned
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 9 ounce three cheese tortellini package
- 3 cups kale chopped
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium high heat add the sausage. Cook and crumble until brown, remove and set aside on a plate. Add the carrots and onion and sauté until tender. Add in garlic and Italian seasoning and sauté for a minute more.
- Add in the flour to the vegetables and sausage and pour in chicken broth. Add in the tomato paste and stir. Add in heavy cream and tortellini and bring to a simmer for about 7 minutes until tortellini is cooked. Add in the kale right before serving and salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For best flavor, brown the sausage thoroughly before proceeding with the vegetables.
- Add kale just before serving to keep its texture and bright color.
- Reheat leftovers gently to maintain tortellini texture without overcooking.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper after the soup simmers to taste.
- This recipe was updated in January 2023 to refine the preparation method.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 456 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 456kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1388mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 762mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 6052IU | 121% |
| Vitamin C | 51mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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