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Sausage Tortellini Soup

This creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup is a 30 minute meal that’s easy to make with sausage, kale, simple seasonings, broth, and cream!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 10 cups
Calories: 314 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage hot or mild
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 Tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • 1 pinch cayenne optional
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups kale chopped
  • 2 cups tortellini just under 10 oz. (refrigerated or frozen)
  • Salt/ to taste

Instructions

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  1. Note: The mustard powder and hot sauce are so subtle in this soup but help enhance the other flavors, so although you may be hesitant to add them, I highly recommend it!
  2. Remove the casings from the sausage if you purchased links. Cook and crumble the sausage and diced onions over medium-high heat until the onions are softened and the sausage is cooked through, 8-10 minutes. Drain grease. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
  4. Add basil, oregano, cayenne, hot sauce, mustard powder, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
  5. Add the chicken broth and use a silicone spatula to “clean” the bottom of the pot. Slowly stir in the heavy cream. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer.
  6. Add the kale and tortellini and simmer for 3-5 minutes. (If your tortellini needs longer cooking time, add the tortellini first, then the kale during the last 5 minutes.)
  7. Taste the soup and add salt if desired. Start with ¼ tsp and add more after that if needed.
  8. Transfer to serving bowls and serve! (This is great with Garlic Bread with Cheese!)

Notes

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  • Storage
  • Nutritional information an estimate and is per serving. Each serving is 1 cup, and this recipe makes approximately 10 cups.
  • I use RANA refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini for this recipe. I also use Texas Pete hot sauce or Frank's Hot Sauce.
  • For even more flavor, add the rind from a block of Parmesan or Romano cheese when you add the broth and let it simmer and flavor the soup. If any remains at the end of cooking, it can be discarded. Salt will likely not need to be added if you do this.
  • 2-3 cups of Spinach can be used instead of kale, stir it in once the tortellini is cooked and let it wilt, about 30 seconds.
  • This recipe is in The Cozy Cookbook on page 51!
  • For a similar recipe with a twist, try my Sausage Gnocchi Soup!
  • Brown the sausage/onions on the stove top and add the flour as outlined in steps 2 + 3.
  • Transfer everything except for the cream, tortellini, and spinach to the slow cooker.
  • Cook it on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 6-7.
  • Stir in the kale toward the end and let that heat up for 10-15 minutes.
  • Turn heat off. Temper the cream in the microwave for 45 seconds and stir it in slowly>
  • Add cooked tortellini to serving bowls and ladle soup on top!
  • Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for 3+ months.
  • Note that the tortellini will continue to absorb broth during storage. I recommend boiling the tortellini separately and add it directly to serving bowls if you plan on having leftovers.
  • Be sure to try my chicken tortellini soup recipe next!

Nutrition Information

Calories 314kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 836mg (35%) Potassium 318mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1736IU (35%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 86mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 314

% Daily Value*

Calories 314kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 836mg 35%
Potassium 318mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1736IU 35%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 86mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.