Italian Creamy Tortellini Soup
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Italian Creamy Tortellini Soup
Description
Italian Creamy Tortellini Soup begins by browning mild Italian sausage in a heavy pot, followed by softening diced yellow onions and minced garlic. Chicken broth and tomato sauce are then added to simmer and meld the flavors. Cheese tortellini is stirred in and cooked until tender, adding a pasta element that complements the savory broth.
Fresh chopped kale and heavy cream are added near the end of cooking, bringing a slight earthiness from the greens and a smooth richness from the cream. The kale softens while retaining some texture, and the cream rounds out the soup’s flavors, resulting in a balanced, mildly tangy, and creamy bowl.
This soup is suitable for a cozy meal and offers a variety of textures from the sausage, tender pasta, and leafy greens. The use of pre-packaged refrigerated tortellini simplifies preparation while ensuring the cheese filling adds a subtle richness throughout the soup.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage mild
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 yellow onion diced, medium
- 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 6 oz tomato sauce
- 12 oz cheese tortellini refrigerated
- 1/2 bunch kale chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat a deep heavy pot over medium heat. Add in the Italian sausage and cook it until it turns a light shade of brown.
- Add in the diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Add pressed garlic and season with 1 tsp salt or to taste.
- Add chicken broth and tomato sauce. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the tortellini and simmer for about 5 minutes. You may need to adjust the cooking time depending on the size of your tortellini.
- Stir in the chopped kale and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until kale is tender. Remove the heat and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 565 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 565kcal | 28% |
| Carbs | 33g | |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1418mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 587mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1497IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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