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Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup

This creamy sausage tortellini soup is cozy, hearty, and bursting with flavor. Packed with Italian sausage, tender tortellini, fresh veggies, and a rich parmesan cream broth, it’s the ultimate one-pot comfort meal perfect for weeknights or family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Italian sausage casing removed
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1 bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour or 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 15 oz can petite diced tomatoes (or fire roasted)
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
  • 2 –3 cups kale stems removed (or spinach)
  • 1 10 oz package refrigerated tortellini
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Brown sausage with onion, carrots, celery, and bell pepper in a large pot until sausage is no longer pink.
  2. Add garlic and Italian seasoning; cook 30 seconds.
  3. Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in tomatoes, then slowly add beef broth while stirring. Simmer 15 minutes.
  5. Add heavy cream and simmer 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in kale and tortellini; cook until pasta is tender and greens wilt.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/creamy-sausage-tortellini-soup/

Notes

  • Swap kale for baby spinach for a milder flavor.
  • Use spicy Italian sausage for a kick of heat.
  • For lighter soup, replace heavy cream with half and half.