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Autumn Tortellini Soup with Sausage

Cozy Autumn Tortellini Soup with Sausage for Chilly Nights

Warm and hearty Autumn Tortellini Soup with Sausage, perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 pound Italian sausage can swap with ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil substitute with vegetable oil if needed
  • 1 Onion diced, yellow or white preferred
  • 3 Garlic cloves minced, fresh preferred
  • 2 Carrots chopped
  • 1 cup Butternut squash diced
  • 6 cups Chicken broth can use vegetable broth for vegetarian version
For the Tortellini
  • 9 ounces Cheese tortellini can replace with ravioli or gnocchi
For the Finish
  • 2 cups Baby spinach can substitute with Swiss chard or kale
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme fresh thyme can be used
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese substitute with Pecorino Romano if desired

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Italian sausage, breaking it up as it cooks, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
  2. Add diced onion, minced garlic, chopped carrots, and diced butternut squash. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and add dried thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  4. Stir in the cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions for about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Fold in baby spinach and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until wilted.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This soup is customizable; feel free to add seasonal vegetables or adjust seasonings to your preference.

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