Creamy Sausage And Tortellini Soup
This hearty and creamy soup combines flavorful Italian sausage, tender cheese tortellini, and fresh kale in a rich tomato-infused broth. It's a comforting meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage (hot or mild)
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 (9-ounce) package three-cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 3 cups kale, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Sauté the Sausage and Vegetables:
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the ground Italian sausage. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.
- Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate.
- In the same pot, add the chopped carrots and onion. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and Italian seasoning to the vegetables and sauté for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Create the Soup Base:
- Sprinkle the flour over the sautéed vegetables and stir well to combine, cooking for about 1-2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Gradually pour in the chicken broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- Add the tomato paste and stir until fully incorporated into the broth.
Simmer the Soup:
- Return the cooked sausage to the pot.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Bring the soup to a simmer over medium heat.
Add Tortellini and Kale:
- Once the soup is simmering, add the three-cheese tortellini.
- Cook for about 7 minutes, or until the tortellini are tender and cooked through.
- Stir in the chopped kale and let it wilt for about 2-3 minutes.
Season and Serve:
- Taste the soup and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.