Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage and Kale

Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage and Kale

from themodernproper.com
35 min

This ultra creamy Tortellini Soup is an absolute crowd pleaser. It's the perfect cozy meal for fall and only takes 30 minutes to make.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound mild italian sausage, ground or casing removed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 quart chicken stock
  • 1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 bunch curly kale, stemmed and roughly torn
  • 10 ounces fresh tortellini
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Parmesan cheese, grated for serving (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, for serving (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat a large pot over medium-high heat

  2. 2

    Add the sausage, onions, and garlic and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until it is browned and the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes

  3. 3

    Drain off any excessive fat.Whisk in the chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, and tomato paste until fully incorporated

  4. 4

    Bring to a boil and add the salt, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until slightly reduced, about 15 minutes

  5. 5

    Stir in the kale, tortellini, and cream

  6. 6

    Cook until the kale is wilted and the pasta is tender, 3-5 minutes

  7. 7

    Ladle the soup into bowls

  8. 8

    Sprinkle with Parmesan and red pepper flakes, if desired, before serving.