Italian Tortellini Soup Sss
Description
This comforting Italian tortellini soup is a quick and satisfying weeknight meal that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen. The dish features plump cheese tortellini swimming in a savory broth enriched with sweet Italian sausage, fresh zucchini, green peppers, and red onions. The combination of tender pasta, juicy sausage, and crisp-tender vegetables creates a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. It is perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a hearty, protein-packed dinner that comes together in under an hour. Simple ingredients come together to create a warm, aromatic bowl of goodness that the whole family will enjoy.Ingredients
Directions
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Combine beef broth, water, diced green pepper, sliced zucchini, chopped red onion, diced tomato, and sweet Italian sausage in a large pot.
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Season the mixture generously with salt and pepper to taste.
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Bring the soup to a slow boil over medium-high heat.
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Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
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Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls.
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Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1088.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 65.4g101%
- Saturated Fat 24.9g125%
- Cholesterol 292.3mg98%
- Sodium 871.1mg37%
- Total Carbohydrate 6.8g3%
- Dietary Fiber 1.2g5%
- Sugars 2.8g
- Protein 106.7g214%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Add 9 oz of cheese tortellini or spinach tortellini to the pot during the last 7-10 minutes of simmering to cook the pasta until tender. Do not overcook as tortellini can become mushy.
For extra freshness, stir in 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh basil just before serving. You can also add 1/2 lb of shredded cabbage for additional texture and nutrition.
If using pre-cooked or smoked sausage, you can reduce the simmering time slightly. Taste the broth before final seasoning as sausage can vary in saltiness.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Note that the tortellini may absorb some broth and become softer upon reheating; add a splash of water or broth when reheating to adjust consistency.
