Description
As the chill of evening settles in, there’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of Creamy Tortellini Soup to wrap you in comfort. I often find myself reaching for this recipe after a long day, knowing it’s a quick solution that brings smiles to my family’s faces.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casing removed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 3-inch Parmesan rind (optional)
- 1 9-ounce package refrigerated three-cheese tortellini
- ½ bunch kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, crumbling the sausage as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in garlic, onion, and Italian seasoning. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Whisk in the flour and cook until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
- Stir in chicken stock, tomato sauce, and Parmesan rind (if using). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Add tortellini, cover, and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in kale and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and basil, cooking for another minute until heated through. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the Italian sausage and use vegetable broth.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg