Description
A creamy, Italian-flavored soups that blends Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, and kale for a perfect weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage (mild or hot)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- 5 cups chicken broth (low-sodium recommended)
- 2 cups kale, chopped (stems removed)
- 2 cups cheese tortellini (about a 9 oz package)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-high and add the ground sausage with diced onion. Brown sausage and onions for 8–10 minutes, drain excess grease if necessary.
- Reduce heat to medium, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30–60 seconds).
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir for about 1 minute to cook out raw flour taste.
- Add Italian seasoning, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Pour in chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Add chopped kale and tortellini, simmer for 3–5 minutes until tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and warm through without boiling. Adjust salt as needed and serve immediately.
Notes
For a leaner version, use turkey or chicken sausage. Adjust cooking times if using fresh or frozen tortellini.