Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork sausage
- 1 cup carrots chopped
- 1 small onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup flour
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 6 ounce can tomato paste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 9 ounce package three cheese tortellini
- 3 cups kale chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- 1
In a large pot over medium high heat add the sausage. Cook and crumble until brown, remove and set aside on a plate. Add the carrots and onion and sauté until tender. Add in garlic and Italian seasoning and sauté for a minute more.
- 2
Add in the flour to the vegetables and sausage and pour in chicken broth. Add in the tomato paste and stir. Add in heavy cream and tortellini and bring to a simmer for about 7 minutes until tortellini is cooked. Add in the kale right before serving and salt and pepper to taste.
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About this Recipe
Craving a bowl of ultimate comfort that feels both hearty and homemade, without spending hours in the kitchen? This Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup delivers, combining savory ground pork sausage, tender pasta, and a rich, velvety broth into a satisfying meal everyone will adore.
What elevates this soup from good to truly exceptional is its masterful balance of flavors and textures. We're talking about substantial chunks of perfectly cooked pork sausage mingling with sweet, vibrant carrots and delicate, buttery kale, all swimming in a smooth, robust tomato-infused cream sauce. The star, of course, is the plump three-cheese tortellini, ensuring every spoonful is an exciting mix of comforting ingredients. It's a complete, deeply satisfying meal designed for maximum impact with minimal effort, making it an instant favorite.
Prepare for a truly indulgent and soul-warming experience. Each spoonful offers a delightful interplay of textures: the firm, savory bite of the pork sausage, the yielding softness of the three-cheese tortellini, and the tender, almost melt-in-your-mouth quality of the kale. The broth itself is a creamy masterpiece—thick, smooth, and deeply flavored with Italian seasoning and a bright tang from tomato paste, beautifully coating every ingredient. This isn't just a soup; it's a rich, hearty stew-like dish that feels luxurious and deeply comforting, perfect for banishing any chill.
While undeniably delicious as written, this creamy soup is also wonderfully adaptable to your preferences. For those who enjoy a bit of heat, substituting spicy Italian ground pork sausage for the mild variety will add a welcome kick. If you're looking to lighten it up or change the protein, ground chicken or turkey sausage can be used, though they will offer a milder flavor profile. Don't have fresh kale on hand? An equal amount of fresh spinach wilts beautifully into the soup, adding similar nutritional value. You can also experiment with different tortellini fillings, such as spinach and ricotta or meat tortellini, for a slightly varied flavor.
This rich and satisfying soup is an ideal choice for a cozy weeknight dinner, a comforting family gathering, or even as an impressive yet unfussy dish when entertaining guests. Serve it piping hot with a generous side of crusty artisan bread or warm focaccia, perfect for soaking up every last drop of that incredible creamy broth.