Name: Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage & Kale
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 lb. Italian sausage (casings removed); 5 cloves garlic (minced); 1 onion (diced); 2-1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning; Salt and ground black pepper (to taste); 2 Tbsp. gluten-free flour; 5 cups chicken stock; 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce; 1 pkg. refrigerated three cheese tortellini; 1/2 bunch kale (stems removed and leaves chopped); 1/3 cup coconut milk; 3 Tbsp. fresh basil (chopped)

This creamy soup is a great winter warmer! Loaded with Italian sausage, tender cheese tortellini, kale and a touch of coconut milk for a creamy texture, it’s a meal you’ll crave again and again. The savory flavors marry well with the sweetness of onion and basil. Serve it with a loaf of crusty bread to soak up the exceptional tomato bisque-like broth. And – holy tortellini! – it’s ready in under an hour!

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Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage & Kale

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 443 kcal

Author Anastasia Midas

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. Italian sausage casings removed
5 cloves garlic minced
1 onion diced
2-1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. gluten-free flour
5 cups chicken stock
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1 pkg. refrigerated three cheese tortellini
1/2 bunch kale stems removed and leaves chopped
1/3 cup coconut milk
3 Tbsp. fresh basil chopped

Instructions

In large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage, break apart and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic, onion and Italian seasoning. Cook about 3 minutes until onions are translucent; season with salt and pepper.
Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in chicken stock and tomato sauce.
Bring mixture to boil for 3 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced and slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
Stir in tortellini; cover and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in kale until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Stir in coconut milk and basil until heated through. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

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Nutrition Facts

Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage & Kale

Amount Per Serving

Calories 443 Calories from Fat 288

% Daily Value*

Fat 32g49%

Saturated Fat 12g60%

Cholesterol 64mg21%

Sodium 1441mg60%

Potassium 926mg26%

Carbohydrates 21g7%

Fiber 3g12%

Sugar 9g10%

Protein 19g38%

Vitamin A 1983IU40%

Vitamin C 26mg32%

Calcium 91mg9%

Iron 4mg22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.