Tortellini Sausage Soup
Tortellini Sausage Soup is hearty, flavorful and perfect for the colder months. Ground sausage, cheese tortellini, vegetables and spices are simmered to create a warming meal the whole family will love!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound of ground Italian sausage, mild or spicy
- 3 large carrots, diced
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 celery, diced
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 -28 ounce can of diced tomatoes
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 3 cups of tortellini {whatever you favorite variety is}
- 1 1/2 cups kale, chopped {you can also use spinach}
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- Crushed red pepper for serving {optional}
Instructions
- In a large skillet heat 2 Tablespoons olive over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned. Drain the fat and set aside.
- In the same skillet and heat 1 Tablespoon of olive oil. Add the garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Add the onion, carrot and celery and saute for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the Italian seasoning, broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and tortellini. Simmer until the tortellin is soft about 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the kale and pasrley and let the kale wilt.
- Serve the soup with fresh Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper {optional}.
Notes
- A few additions that would be nice are beans and other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms.
- You can leave the kale out or add spinach instead.
- If you don't like tortellini try using pasta instead.