Italian Sausage And Tortellini Soup

This Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. It combines sweet Italian sausage with a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, zucchini, and bell peppers, all simmered in a rich, savory broth with tomatoes and herbs. The cheese-filled tortellini adds a delightful texture and creamy richness to every spoonful. It's a complete meal in a bowl that's easy to prepare with pantry staples. Perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks, this dish brings the warmth of home-style Italian cooking to your table. Serve it with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful broth.

Cooking Method: Baking, Stewing

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Soups

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Calories: 347.3

Description

This Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. It combines sweet Italian sausage with a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, zucchini, and bell peppers, all simmered in a rich, savory broth with tomatoes and herbs. The cheese-filled tortellini adds a delightful texture and creamy richness to every spoonful. It's a complete meal in a bowl that's easy to prepare with pantry staples. Perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks, this dish brings the warmth of home-style Italian cooking to your table. Serve it with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful broth.

Directions

1
Remove casings from the Italian sausage and crumble the meat into a heavy Dutch oven or large pot.
2
Cook the sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it up with the back of a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
3
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked sausage to a large bowl and set aside.
4
Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the rendered fat from the Dutch oven.
5
Add the chopped onion and sliced garlic to the Dutch oven and sauté until translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
6
Return the cooked sausage to the Dutch oven.
7
Add the beef stock, chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, sliced zucchini, sliced carrots, diced bell pepper, red wine (if using), dried basil, and dried oregano.
8
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
9
Stir in the tortellini and cook according to package directions, usually about 8 minutes, until tender and floating.
10
Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
11
Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls.
12
Sprinkle generously with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 347.3kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.6g34%
Saturated Fat 7.2g36%
Cholesterol 53.3mg18%
Sodium 812.9mg34%
Total Carbohydrate 5.8g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g3%
Sugars 1.9g
Protein 28.6g58%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: italian, sausage, tortellini, soup, comfort food, vegetables, zucchini, carrot, tomato, garlic, onion, basil, oregano, parmesan, broth, simmer, dinner, hearty, easy, family meal

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