Name: Creamy Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb ground Italian sausage (mild or hot – you could also use 1½ cups shredded chicken or 1 cup white beans); 2 Tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp onion powder; ½ tsp garlic powder; 2 Tbsp flour (or 1 Tbsp cornstarch or Bob’s Redmill gluten-free flour); 2 cups beef broth (or chicken broth); 1 28 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes; 1 28 oz can tomato puree; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1 Tbsp honey (or granulated sugar); 2 cups cheese tortellini (refrigerated or frozen); 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)

Description

A cozy and comforting creamy soup made with Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, and a rich broth.

Ingredients

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1 lb ground Italian sausage (mild or hot – you could also use 1½ cups shredded chicken or 1 cup white beans)
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp garlic powder
2 Tbsp flour (or 1 Tbsp cornstarch or Bob’s Redmill gluten-free flour)
2 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
1 28 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 28 oz can tomato puree
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 Tbsp honey (or granulated sugar)
2 cups cheese tortellini (refrigerated or frozen)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)

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Instructions

In a large soup pot, heat 2 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 lb Italian sausage and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it into pieces. Transfer the sausage to a plate and set aside. Drain any excess grease, leaving about 1 Tbsp of the grease in the pan for flavor.
Stir in 1 tsp onion powder, ½ tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, and 2 Tbsp flour. Mix well to coat.
Slowly pour in 2 cups beef broth. Add the fire-roasted diced tomatoes, tomato puree, 1 Tbsp honey or brown sugar, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper. Stir to combine.
Pour in 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk). Return the sausage (or add cooked chicken or beans) to the pot.
Bring the soup to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
Once boiling, add 2 cups cheese tortellini. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 7–9 minutes, until tortellini are tender and floating.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve hot with crusty garlic bread and a salad.

Notes

This soup can be made dairy-free by using coconut milk.
Feel free to substitute the tortellini with any pasta of your choice.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 500
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 80mg