Sausage and Tortellini Soup
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Sausage and Tortellini Soup
Description
Sausage and Tortellini Soup is prepared by browning Italian sausage and then softening diced onions, garlic, and slices of carrot in the same pot. Stewed tomatoes, seasoned with dried basil and oregano, provide a slightly sweet and herby tomato flavor, which is enhanced by freshly cracked black pepper.
The mixture is then combined with vegetable broth and water and brought to a boil before adding cheese tortellini. The tortellini cook in the broth until tender, absorbing the soup's flavors and adding a soft, chewy texture. Finally, fresh spinach is stirred in at the end to wilt slightly, offering a fresh, leafy component.
This soup is a warming meal choice, combining protein, vegetables, and pasta in a hearty broth. The blend of savory sausage and tender tortellini makes it a filling option for cool weather or comforting dinners.
The use of stewed tomatoes, which are cooked with herbs, gives the soup a unique sweetness and depth. If unavailable, regular canned diced tomatoes can substitute but will alter the flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil $0.13
- 1/2 lb. Italian sausage $1.75
- 1 yellow onion $0.28
- 2 cloves garlic $0.16
- 1/2 lb. carrot $0.45, about 3-4
- 1 oz. can stewed tomatoes $0.49
- 1/2 tsp basil $0.05, dried
- 1/2 tsp oregano $0.05, dried
- black pepper $0.03, freshly cracked
- 3 cups vegetable broth $0.39
- 3 cups water $0.0
- 8 oz. cheese tortellini $1.49
- 1/4 lb. spinach $.75, fresh
Instructions
- Add the olive oil and sausage to a large soup pot (if your sausage is in casings, squeeze it out of the casing). Sauté the sausage over medium heat, breaking it up into pieces as you stir, until it is browned and cooked through.
- While the sausage is cooking, dice the onion and mince the garlic. Add the onion and garlic to the pot and continue to sauté until the onions are soft and transparent.
- While the onions are sautéing, peel and slice the carrots. Add the carrots to the pot and sauté for just a few minutes more.
- Finally, add the stewed tomatoes (with all the juices from the can), basil, oregano, and some freshly cracked pepper. Use your spoon to break the tomatoes into smaller pieces.
- Add the vegetable broth and water to the pot. Place a lid on top, turn the heat up to high, and bring it up to a rolling boil. Once boiling, add the tortellini, and continue to boil until the tortellini is tender (about 8 minutes).
- Turn the heat off, add the spinach, and stir until the spinach has wilted. Taste the soup and add salt if needed (I did not add any, but it will depend on the salt content of the broth you use).
Notes
- Stewed tomatoes contribute a herb-infused sweetness to the soup; using regular diced tomatoes will change the final taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 61.5 cups each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 31885 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 318.85kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 30.07g | 10% |
| Protein | 14.73g | 29% |
| Fat | 16.32g | 25% |
| Sodium | 1078.25mg | 45% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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