Description
Cozy, creamy, and packed with flavor, this Sausage Tortellini Soup With Kale is the kind of easy recipe that makes weeknight dinner feel special. Juicy sausage, tender cheese tortellini, and hearty kale simmer in a rich, comforting broth for a quick dinner, easy dinner, and satisfying bowl of comfort food. It is one of those dinner ideas and food ideas you will want to keep on repeat when you need a warm, filling meal with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
1 pound Italian sausage
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups heavy cream
20 ounces cheese tortellini
3 cups kale, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
1. In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks.
2. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, then stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3. Pour in the chicken broth and stir in the Italian seasoning, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
4. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer, then add the cheese tortellini and cook according to package directions until tender.
5. Stir in the chopped kale and let it wilt into the soup for 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Pour in the heavy cream, add the salt, and stir until the broth is creamy and well combined.
7. Ladle into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
Use hot Italian sausage if you want a spicier soup with extra depth.
Add the tortellini near the end so it stays tender and does not overcook.
For leftovers, add a splash of broth or cream when reheating to loosen the soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1280mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg