Description
Looking for a cozy, satisfying, and quick meal that feels like a warm hug in a bowl? This Sausage Tortellini Soup With Kale is the answer. Packed with savory Italian sausage, tender cheese tortellini, and vibrant kale in a creamy broth, it’s everything you want from a comforting one-pot dinner. Whether you’re hunting for easy dinner ideas, a hearty winter recipe, or a quick weeknight fix, this dish delivers. With just 30 minutes and simple ingredients, it’s perfect for anyone looking for an easy recipe that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Great for dinner ideas, food ideas for cold nights, or even a quick lunch prep!
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound Italian sausage
1 small yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
9 ounces cheese tortellini
3 cups chopped kale, stems removed
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned and crumbled. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pot, sauté onion until soft, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Pour a splash of broth to deglaze the pot, scraping up brown bits. Add the rest of the broth and bring to a simmer.
4. Stir in tortellini and kale. Cook according to tortellini package directions (usually 4–6 minutes).
5. Reduce heat and stir in cream. Return the sausage to the pot and let simmer for 3–4 minutes.
6. Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes as needed. Serve hot.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk.
If using frozen tortellini, add 2 extra minutes to the cooking time.
To freeze the soup, store the base without tortellini and add fresh pasta when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: sausage tortellini soup, easy dinner, one pot meal, creamy tortellini soup