Description
A hearty and comforting Tortellini Soup with Italian sausage, kale, and a creamy tomato broth. This Italian-inspired soup combines savory sausage, fresh greens, tender tortellini, and a touch of cream for a satisfying meal perfect for any day of the year.
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 1 pound mild Italian sausage, ground or casing removed
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 quart chicken stock
- 1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 bunch curly kale, stemmed and roughly torn
- 10 ounces fresh tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
For Serving (Optional)
- Parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Brown the sausage and vegetables: Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground sausage, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until the sausage is browned and the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add liquids and simmer: Whisk in the chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, and tomato paste until fully combined. Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the sea salt. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the liquid is slightly reduced, about 15 minutes.
- Cook kale and tortellini: Stir in the torn kale, fresh tortellini, and heavy cream. Continue cooking until the kale is wilted and the tortellini is tender, about 3-5 minutes.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use mild or spicy Italian sausage based on your heat preference.
- Fresh tortellini works best, but frozen can be used; just adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or omit it entirely.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, reduce the broth further before adding kale and tortellini.
- Adding red pepper flakes at serving allows control over spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 12 ounces)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
