Description
A hearty and comforting Tortellini Soup featuring mild Italian sausage, kale, and creamy tomato broth, perfect for a satisfying meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 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
Vegetables & Pasta
- 1 bunch curly kale, stemmed and roughly torn
- 10 ounces fresh tortellini
Finishing Touches
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese, grated for serving (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Sausage and Aromatics: Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the 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 excessive fat from the pot.
- 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 let the soup cook until it slightly reduces and thickens, about 15 minutes.
- Incorporate Kale, Tortellini, and Cream: Stir in the torn kale, fresh tortellini, and heavy cream. Continue cooking for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the kale is wilted and the tortellini pasta is tender.
- Serve the Soup: Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier soup, increase the red pepper flakes according to taste.
- Use fresh tortellini for a tender texture; frozen will also work but may add extra cooking time.
- To make it dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or omit it altogether.
- Stemming and tearing the kale helps it wilt evenly without tough stems in the soup.
- Drain excess fat after browning the sausage to keep the soup from becoming too greasy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
