Description
A hearty and comforting soup featuring Italian sausage and cheese tortellini, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 medium carrots, sliced thinly
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh)
- 1 tsp dried oregano (or 1 tbsp fresh)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage until crispy.
- Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and chopped celery; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and herbs; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and add spinach or kale. Bring to a simmer.
- Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions until they float.
- Before serving, stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
Notes
- For added flavor, adjust seasoning to taste.
- Fresh herbs can enhance the dish significantly.
- Great for leftovers and freezes well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg