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Tortellini Soup

Tortellini Soup

Savor the essence of comfort with our heartwarming Tortellini Soup. This 30-minute culinary delight combines savory Italian sausage, lush kale, and cheese-filled tortellini, enveloped in a rich, flavorful broth. Perfect for those chilly evenings or when you need a quick, soul-satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage remove casing
  • 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 9-ounce package refrigerated three cheese tortellini
  • ½ bunch kale stems removed and leaves chopped
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Instructions
 

  • Cooking Sausage: In your soup pot, warm up the olive oil over medium heat. Crumble the sausage into the pot, cooking until it's well-browned, which takes about 3-5 minutes. Remember to stir and break it apart. After browning, remove any extra fat.
  • Adding Aromatics: Mix in the garlic, onion, and Italian seasoning with the sausage. Stir them together until the onion is clear and soft, about 2-3 minutes. Add salt and pepper according to your preference.
  • Thickening the Soup: Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stirring for a minute until it turns a slight brown. This helps thicken your soup.
  • Creating the Broth: Slowly add in the chicken stock and tomato sauce while whisking to avoid lumps. Bring it to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring now and then, until it thickens a bit.
  • Adding Tortellini: Put in the tortellini, cover the pot, and let them simmer until they are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Finishing Touches: Add the kale, stirring until it wilts, approximately 1-2 minutes. Pour in the heavy cream and basil, warming it through for a minute. Do a final taste test and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  • Ready to Serve: Your Tortellini Soup is now ready to be enjoyed. Serve it hot for a cozy, comforting meal.