Description
A hearty and flavorful soup with Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 medium carrots, sliced thinly
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh)
- 1 tsp dried oregano (or 1 tbsp fresh)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage until crispy.
- Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and chopped celery; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and herbs; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and add spinach or kale. Bring to a simmer.
- Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions until they float.
- Before serving, stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.
- This soup can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg