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Cozy One-Pot Sausage and Kale Tortellini Soup: Easy 30-Minute Recipe

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A hearty, creamy soup with Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, and kale, all made in one pot in about 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups (1.4 liters) chicken broth (low-sodium recommended)
  • 20 oz (567g) dried cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
  • 4 cups kale, roughly chopped (stems removed)
  • 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: dice onion, mince garlic, chop kale, and grate Parmesan.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Remove sausage from casings and add to pot. Cook, breaking into pieces, until browned (8-10 minutes). Transfer sausage to a plate, leaving drippings in pot.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and cook until translucent (about 3 minutes). Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in 1 cup of broth and scrape up browned bits from pot bottom (deglaze).
  5. Add remaining 5 cups broth and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add tortellini and cook according to package directions (8-10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
  6. Stir in kale and cook 2 minutes until wilted. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Return sausage to pot and heat through (about 1 minute). Remove from heat. Ladle into bowls and top with grated Parmesan.

Notes

For best results, brown sausage well to build flavor. Add cream on low heat and do not boil to prevent separation. Soup thickens as it sits; add broth when reheating. Freeze without tortellini for best texture.

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