Description
A delicious and satisfying soup featuring tender tortellini, seasoned sausage, and fresh veggies, perfect for cold nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or your preferred sausage)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Brown the sausage: In a large pot, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Break it up with a spatula as it cooks.
- Sauté your veggies: Toss in the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and bell pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until the veggies are soft and fragrant.
- Add broth and seasoning: Pour in the broth, then add the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir it all together.
- Add tortellini: Bring the soup to a simmer, then add in the tortellini. Cook according to package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes.
- Finish with greens: Stir in the spinach or kale, letting it wilt and integrate into the soup. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot: Ladle into bowls and enjoy!
Notes
For a twist, top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese or drizzle with olive oil. Serve with crusty bread or garlic toast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: tortellini soup, hearty soup, cold weather recipe, comfort food, Italian recipe