Tortellini Sausage and Kale Soup is a one-pot meal that can be ready in 30 minutes. Delicious and hearty, this is the perfect cold-weather comfort food.
Nothing beats a warm and hearty bowl of soup when the weather turns cold and raw. We're getting our first blast of wintery weather today and this soup is definitely on the menu. And, nothing is better than being able to get lunch or dinner on the table in 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
- Sausage - I used Italian chicken sausage with kale in this recipe. I prefer chicken or turkey sausage, but any Italian sausage works fine.
- Onions and garlic - Onion and garlic provide the base for this soup. This is a delicious way to start any soup!
- Chicken stock - Chicken stock has a richer flavor than chicken broth and is perfect as a base for soups. I prefer using unsalted stock so I can control the amount of salt in the recipe.
- Tomatoes - Canned diced tomatoes provide a tomato element to the broth. I use fire-roasted tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Tomato paste - Adds an additional hit of rich tomato flavor. Only a tablespoon is needed.
- Fresh thyme - fresh herbs are always delicious in soup, and I love the flavor of thyme in this soup. If you don't have fresh thyme, dried thyme leaves can be used (¼ teaspoon dried = 1 teaspoon fresh leaves).
- Tortellini - I like to use frozen cheese tortellini. They are a great freezer staple to keep on hand for adding to things like soup. So convenient. Add the tortellini to the soup right at the end - they only take a few minutes to cook.
- Kale - Kale adds texture and a punch of color to this soup, but it also adds delicious nutrients. I love using kale in soup because it is hearty and doesn't disintegrate as much as spinach does.
Tips for Making
Tortellini Sausage and Kale soup can be ready in just 30 minutes and is also made in one pot.
- Start by browning the sausage in a large pot. Remove the sausage and set aside.
- Add the onion, cooking until translucent. Add the garlic, cooking for another minute.
- Deglaze the pot with the chicken stock. Then add the tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer and then add back the sausage to the pot. Add the tortellini and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the kale and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Serve with crackers or crusty bread. Garnish with parmesan shavings, if desired.
This soup is on regular rotation in our house, and I'm sure this will become a family favorite in your house too.
More soup recipes you may enjoy
- Zuppa Toscana Soup {Homemade Olive Garden}
- Loaded Potato Gnocchi Soup
- Chunky Vegetable Soup with Tortellini
Tortellini Sausage and Kale Soup
An easy one-pot soup of tortellini, chicken sausage, and kale that is ready in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken sausage (Italian with kale or other variety)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ½ medium onion (or 1 small onion) (diced)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 14.5 ounces canned diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ⅜ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 10-12 ounces frozen cheese tortellini
- 2 cups chopped kale
Instructions
- Heat a large heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Remove the casings from the sausage and add to the pan along with 2 teaspoons of oil. Cook the sausage until no longer pink, approx. 5-7 minutes, breaking apart the sausage while it cooks.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage to a plate and set aside. Add the diced onion to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for one minute.
- Add the chicken stock and scrape any brown bits that may be on the bottom of the pan. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer and add the sausage back to the pan and stir in the tortellini. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the chopped kale and cook for another 1-2 minutes. The soup is ready when the tortellini floats to the top and is heated through.
- Serve with crackers or crusty bread.
Nutrition
Calories: 603kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 2305mg | Potassium: 490mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 4286IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 5mg
Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary depending upon the exact amounts and specific ingredients used.
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