This cozy and hearty Creamy Sausage & Tortellini Soup is so good. It comes together in just three easy steps—making it perfect for busy weeknights! If you like more spice, be sure to check out the Tips section.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian pork sausage
- 1 cup diced yellow onion (about 1 medium onion)
- 1 cup diced large carrot (about 2 carrots)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
- 4 cups Pacific Foods® Organic Free Range Chicken Broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 9 ounces fresh cheese tortellini
- 4 cups kale, chopped
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Instructions
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Step 1
Warm a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the sausage, and cook until browned, stirring occasionally. Transfer the cooked sausage to a paper towel lined plate. Set aside. Add to the pot onion, carrot, and a pinch of sea salt. Saute 5 minutes, or until tender.
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Step 2
Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes or until fragrant and fully mixed into the vegetable. Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, thyme leaves, and red pepper flakes (if using) and saute 1 minute, or until fragrant. Slowly stream in the broth and heavy cream. Whisk to combine. Cook until the mixture starts to bubble, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
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Step 3
Add the sausage back to the pot along with the tortellini and kale. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the tortellini is tender. Serve immediately with freshly grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, warm bread, or any other desired toppings.
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Tips
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For a spicy soup, use hot Italian sausage in place of regular Italian sausage and add 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes during Step 2.
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