Sausage Tortellini Soup
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Sausage Tortellini Soup
Description
Sausage Tortellini Soup combines Italian sausage and diced onion sautéed until browned, forming a flavorful base. A mixture of beef broth, diced tomatoes, and Italian herbs creates a robust broth. Simmering tortellini and zucchini in the broth until the pasta is tender results in a satisfying texture contrast between the pasta and crisp vegetables. The soup is finished with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese, adding brightness and a savory note. This recipe can be customized by adding other vegetables or beans for more variety and nutrition.
The flavors meld during a gentle simmer, allowing the sausage to infuse the broth with its seasoning. The tortellini cooks quickly in the simmering soup, making it a nice option for a filling yet straightforward meal. It balances the heartiness of meat and pasta with the freshness of herbs and vegetables.
Serve this soup hot, garnished with additional Parmesan and parsley if desired. It works well as a standalone meal or alongside crusty bread for dipping. If making ahead or storing leftovers, cooking the tortellini separately and adding it when serving helps prevent overcooking and sogginess.
Ingredients
- ½ pound Italian sausage hot or mild
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 cup water
- 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
- 4 cups beef broth reduced sodium
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes with juices, canned
- ¼ teaspoon basil dried
- ¼ teaspoon oregano dried
- 9 ounces cheese tortellini about 2.5 to 3 cups uncooked, refrigerated
- 1 medium zucchini sliced
- Parmesan Cheese for serving, shredded
- parsley for serving, chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Cook sausage and onion until no pink remains. Drain fat.
- Combine water and cornstarch and add to the pot along with broth, diced tomatoes, and seasonings. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Bring to a boil. Add tortellini and zucchini and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook 6-7 minutes or until tortellini is tender. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
- Top with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese for serving.
Notes
- For leftovers, cook tortellini separately and add to bowls when serving to keep pasta from becoming mushy.
- Enhance nutrition with extra vegetables like bell pepper, mushrooms, spinach, kale, or white beans.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 226 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.33cups | |
| Calories | 226 | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 752mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 654mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 145IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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