Description
This creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup is a comforting delight that’s perfect for busy weeknights or chilly evenings. In just 30 minutes, you’ll have a flavorful bowl filled with tender tortellini, hearty greens, and a rich broth that warms your soul. With its creamy texture and aromatic seasonings, this dish shines at family dinners and casual gatherings alike. Even the pickiest eaters will love the satisfying combination of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken Chicken Italian sausage (hot or mild)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups kale (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups tortellini (refrigerated or frozen)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook and crumble the ground chicken sausage with diced onions for about 8-10 minutes until the onions soften and the sausage is cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in the flour, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes to remove any raw taste.
- Mix in dried basil, oregano, cayenne (if using), hot sauce, mustard powder, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth while scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Stir in heavy cream until well combined; bring to a boil then reduce to simmer.
- Add chopped kale and tortellini; let simmer uncovered for about 3-5 minutes until tortellini is cooked through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt as desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg