Description
This Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup is a comforting and flavorful one-pot meal that’s perfect for a cozy night! Italian sausage, aromatic vegetables, and cheese tortellini are simmered in a rich tomato broth with a touch of cream for a satisfying and easy soup.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground Italian sausage (mild), remove casing if using links
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 29 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 16 ounces cheese tortellini (fresh recommended, see notes)
- 1 cup heavy cream (see notes)
- Parmesan cheese, grated (optional garnish)
- Fresh basil (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Brown Sausage: In a large pot, brown Italian sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it into crumbles. Drain any excess grease.
- Sauté Vegetables: Reduce heat to medium. Add diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add Broth and Tomatoes: Pour chicken broth and fire-roasted tomatoes into the pot. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Cook Tortellini: Stir in tortellini and cook for about 5 minutes, or until tender.
- Add Cream: Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour in heavy cream and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.
- Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil (optional).
Notes
- Garlic: 3 cloves minced garlic can be substituted with 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic or ¾ teaspoon garlic powder.
- Tomatoes: Two 14.5-ounce cans of fire-roasted tomatoes equal 29 ounces. Regular diced or crushed tomatoes can also be used.
- Tortellini: Use 16-20 ounces of fresh tortellini. If using dried tortellini, cook separately according to package directions before adding to the soup to avoid absorbing too much broth.
- Cream: Heavy cream or whipping cream can be used interchangeably. Half-and-half can be used, but the soup will be less creamy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
