Sausage Kale Tortellini Soup

Our Italian Sausage Kale Tortellini Soup recipe is made with sweet Italian chicken sausage, cheese tortellini and kale. We have made this sausage tortellini soup so many times over the years that we pretty much have the recipe committed to memory.

This soup comes together in about 35 minutes so its great to make on busy weeknights. 

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Quick and Easy. It takes just minutes to prep and then all that’s left to do is let it simmer for a bit
• Flavor. This is a rich and flavorful soup that your whole family will love!
• Simple Ingredients.  We use budget friendly ingredients for this recipe.

Sausage Tortellini Soup Recipe Ingredients

• Extra-virgin olive oil. We use it to cook the sausage and saute the aromatics with.
• Aromatics. A simple combination of onion, celery and garlic.
• Sausage. We use sweet Italian chicken sausage for this recipe. 
• Fresh vegetables.  Kale and chopped carrots add a lot of flavor, color and nutrition to this amazing soup.
• Seasoning. Perfectly seasoned with dried oregano, Italian seasoning, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes and Turkish bay leaves. Be sure to use Turkish bay leaves (much better flavor than regular bay leaves).
• Tortellini. We use fresh five cheese tortellini. You can find it in the refrigerated section at your grocery store.
• Chopped Tomatoes. Use canned chopped tomatoes or crushed tomatoes. In addition to the chopped or crushed tomatoes, you can also add 2 tablespoons tomato paste for a richer flavor.
• Broth. We use low-sodium chicken broth for this soup.
• Parmesan Cheese. We add a small wedge of Parmesan cheese to melt into the broth adding another layer of flavor.

Find printable recipe with the measurements below.

Variations

• Use spinach or Swiss chard instead of kale. 
• Use turkey sausage instead of chicken sausage or use hot sausage instead of sweet.
• Add 2 tablespoons tomato paste.
• If you can’t find crushed tomatoes, pour canned chopped tomatoes with juice into a blender and pulse a few times.

How To Make Italian Sausage And Tortellini Soup 

1. Brown Sausage. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven. Add the sausage to the pan (be sure to remove the outer casing first) and break the links up with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook over medium-low heat for 7-10 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a bowl and set aside.
2. Add Aromatics. Add more oil to the pot if needed, then stir in the onions, celery and carrots to the same pot that you cooked the sausage in and sauté for approximately 5 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
3. Add Seasoning. Stir in the seasoning.
4. Add Broth and Tomatoes. Return the sausage to the pot and stir. Pour in the broth, chopped tomatoes and  Parmesan cheese wedge. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and place lid on the pot. 
5. Simmer Soup. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes, then add the tortellini and cook another 5 minutes. 
6. Add Kale. Stir in the kale until it wilts.
7. Enjoy. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.

Storing Leftovers

If you’re lucky enough to have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If properly stored, the leftover soup should last up to 3-4 days.

Serving Suggestions

• Salad. Serve with a big salad like our Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad, Garden Salad, Lemon Arugula Salad, Everyday Mediterranean Salad, or our Italian Salad.
• Bread. We love to serve soup with warm crusty bread or our Italian Garlic Bread.

Looking For More Soup Recipes

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Yield: 6 Servings

Sausage Kale Tortellini Soup

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Our Sausage Kale Tortellini Soup recipe is made with sweet Italian chicken sausage, cheese tortellini and kale. We have made this Italian sausage tortellini soup so many times over the years that we pretty much have the recipe committed to memory.

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pound sweet Italian chicken sausage, removed from casings
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup carrot, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled, smashed and finely minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1-1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
• 1/2 teaspoon dried fennel
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 Turkish bay leaves
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 14-ounce can chopped tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional)
• 1 2-inch piece Parmesan cheese
• 1 9-ounce package cheese tortellini
• 1 cup lacinato kale, chopped

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven. Add the sausage to the pan (be sure to remove the outer casing first) and break the links up with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook over medium-low heat for 7-10 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a bowl and set aside.
2. Add more oil to the pot if needed, then stir in the onions, celery and carrots to the same pot that you cooked the sausage in and sauté for approximately 5 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
3. Stir in the seasoning.
4. Return the sausage to the pot and stir. Pour in the broth, chopped tomatoes and Parmesan cheese wedge. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and place lid on the pot. 
5. Simmer for about 15 minutes, then add the tortellini and cook another 5 minutes. 
6. Stir in the kale until wilted.
7. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Variations

• Use spinach or Swiss chard instead of kale. 
• Use turkey sausage instead of chicken sausage or use hot sausage instead of sweet.
• Add 2 tablespoons tomato paste.
• If you can't find crushed tomatoes, pour canned chopped tomatoes with juice to a blender and pulse a few times.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 330Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 1541mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 3gSugar: 5gProtein: 24g

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