Description
This Sausage Tortellini Soup is a hearty, creamy, and flavorful dish featuring spicy or mild Italian sausage, tender tortellini, and nutrient-rich kale in a spiced cream broth. Perfect for cold weather, this soup is a comforting, one-pot meal that’s easy to make and full of savory Italian-inspired flavors.
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
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 2 cups tortellini (about 10 ounces, refrigerated or frozen)
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook Sausage and Onion: If using sausage links, remove the casings. In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook and crumble the sausage with the diced onions until the sausage is fully cooked and the onions are softened, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
2️⃣ Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3️⃣ Add Flour and Seasonings: Sprinkle the flour over the sausage mixture, stirring well, and cook for 1-2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste. Add basil, oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), hot sauce, mustard powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to coat the sausage mixture.
4️⃣ Add Broth and Cream: Pour in the chicken broth, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits. Slowly stir in the heavy cream. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.
5️⃣ Add Kale and Tortellini: Add the kale and tortellini, simmering for 3-5 minutes or until the tortellini is tender. (If your tortellini requires a longer cooking time, add it first and add the kale in the last 5 minutes.)
6️⃣ Adjust Seasoning: Taste the soup and add salt as needed, starting with 1/4 teaspoon and adjusting to taste.
7️⃣ Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Enjoy this rich and creamy soup with a sprinkle of Parmesan or crusty bread if desired.
Notes
- For extra spice: Increase the cayenne pepper or add more red pepper flakes if you prefer a spicier soup.
- Substitute kale: Swap kale with spinach or Swiss chard for a slightly different flavor and texture.
- Tortellini Options: Cheese tortellini is classic, but feel free to try meat- or spinach-filled tortellini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6