Tortellini Sausage Soup

Name: Tortellini Sausage Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
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}

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! This is the perfect cozy winter soup.

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Makes6 servings
Calories569

Ingredients

6 servings

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}

Method

1
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.
2
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.
3
Add the Italian seasoning, broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and tortellini. Simmer until the tortellin is soft about 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
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.