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Autumn Tortellini Soup with Sausage

A hearty and comforting soup featuring cheese tortellini, savory sausage, and seasonal vegetables, perfect for chilly autumn days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound Italian sausage casings removed
  • 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 2 cups butternut squash peeled and diced
  • 2 cups kale chopped
  • 1 package cheese tortellini about 9 ounces
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Soup
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and Italian sausage to the pot. Cook until sausage is browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, about 7 minutes.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the diced butternut squash and dried thyme. Cook for 10 minutes until squash is tender.
  4. Add the kale and tortellini to the pot. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until tortellini is cooked through.
  5. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gFiber: 5gSugar: 4g

Notes

This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and freezes well for up to 2 months.

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