Autumn Tortellini Soup with Sausage
This Autumn Tortellini Soup with Sausage is a cozy comfort in a bowl, packed with flavors and perfect for chilly days.
Equipment
- Dutch oven or soup pot
Ingredients
Sausage and Veggies
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 medium carrots peeled and sliced
- 2 stalks celery sliced
- 1 cup butternut squash (diced, fresh or frozen)
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes undrained
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 9 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups baby spinach roughly chopped
- Parmesan cheese for serving
- Fresh basil or parsley optional garnish
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat.
- Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned.
- Stir in the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and butternut squash. Sauté for 6-8 minutes, until the veggies are softened and fragrant.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes (with juice) and chicken broth.
- Stir in oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add tortellini to the soup and simmer uncovered for 5-7 minutes, or until tortellini are tender and cooked through.
- Stir in baby spinach and cook for 2 minutes, just until wilted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Ladle soup into bowls. Top with a sprinkle of Parmesan and fresh herbs if desired. Serve warm!
Notes
If using frozen tortellini, add 2-3 extra minutes to cooking time. For a creamier texture, stir in ½ cup heavy cream at the end. For gluten-free, use gluten-free tortellini and sausage.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
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