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Sausage Tortellini Soup Recipe

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Sausage Tortellini Soup is a hearty and comforting dish featuring Italian sausage, tender tortellini, and nutrient-rich kale in a creamy, flavorful broth. This easy-to-make soup combines savory spices, garlic, and a touch of heat to create a satisfying meal perfect for any day of the week.

Ingredients

Meat and Vegetables

  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage (hot or mild)
  • 1 small yellow onion (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 cups kale (chopped)

Dry Ingredients and Spices

  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes

Liquids

  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 5 cups chicken broth

Others

  • 2 cups tortellini (just under 10 oz.; refrigerated or frozen)
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare Flavor Enhancers: Note that the mustard powder and hot sauce provide subtle but important flavor enhancements to the soup, so include them as directed to balance the dish.
  2. Cook Sausage and Onion: Remove casings from sausage links if applicable. In a pot over medium-high heat, cook and crumble the sausage with diced onions until onions soften and sausage is cooked through, approximately 8-10 minutes. Drain excess grease, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute to release aroma.
  3. Add Flour: Stir in the flour and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes, which helps to thicken the soup and eliminate the raw flour taste.
  4. Combine Spices: Add dried basil, oregano, optional cayenne, hot sauce, mustard powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to incorporate all seasonings evenly into the mixture.
  5. Add Liquids and Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth and use a silicone spatula to scrape and clean the bottom of the pot to prevent burning. Slowly stir in the heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer gently.
  6. Add Kale and Tortellini: Stir in chopped kale and tortellini. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the tortellini are cooked through and kale is tender. If using tortellini with a longer cooking time, add it first and then add kale during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  7. Season with Salt: Taste the soup and add salt as needed, starting with ¼ teaspoon and adjusting to preference.
  8. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. This soup pairs excellently with Garlic Bread with Cheese for a complete meal.

Notes

  • The mustard powder and hot sauce subtly enhance the soup’s depth of flavor—don’t skip them.
  • Drain the sausage grease well to avoid a greasy soup.
  • If using frozen tortellini, adjust simmer time as needed to ensure they’re fully cooked.
  • For a spicier soup, increase the cayenne and red pepper flakes to taste.
  • Pair this soup with cheesy garlic bread for a delicious and filling meal.

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