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Creamy chicken and spinach tortellini in a delicious Parmesan garlic sauce.

Sausage Tortellini Soup Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 331 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage hot or mild
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups kale chopped
  • 2 cups cheese tortellini about 10 oz., refrigerated or frozen
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Gather all your ingredients for a smooth cooking process.
  • In a large pot, cook the sausage and onion over medium-high heat until the sausage is browned and the onions are tender, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
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  • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
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  • Sprinkle the flour over the sausage mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning..
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  • Mix in the basil, oregano, cayenne, hot sauce, mustard powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
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  • Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot with a spatula to loosen any browned bits. Gradually add the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
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  • Reduce heat to a simmer and add the kale and tortellini. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until the tortellini are tender and the kale has wilted.
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  • Taste and add salt as needed, starting with a 1/4 teaspoon and adjusting from there.
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  • Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy with a side of garlic bread or a simple salad
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Nutrition

Calories: 331kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 885mgFiber: 2g
Keyword Sausage Tortellini Soup
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