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Autumn Tortellini Soup with Sausage

Hearty Autumn Tortellini Soup with Sausage for Cozy Nights

This Autumn Tortellini Soup with Sausage is perfect for cozy nights, combining savory sausage, cheesy tortellini, and seasonal vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 pound Italian sausage Can swap for chicken or turkey sausage
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil Substitute with any neutral oil if preferred
  • 1 Onion Yellow or white onions work best
  • 2 cloves Garlic Use garlic powder as a substitute if needed
  • 2 medium Carrots Both fresh or frozen are perfect
  • 2 cups Butternut squash Pumpkin or sweet potato are excellent alternatives
  • 6 cups Chicken broth Can switch to vegetable broth for vegetarian option
For the Tortellini
  • 9 ounces Cheese tortellini Consider using gluten-free pasta if needed
For the Greens and Seasoning
  • 4 cups Baby spinach Can substitute with kale or Swiss chard
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme Fresh thyme can be used (3x amount)
  • to taste Salt Adjust according to taste preferences
  • to taste Pepper Adjust according to taste preferences
For the Final Touch
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese Can be omitted for dairy-free version

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until fully cooked and golden brown for about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in diced onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and cubed butternut squash. Sauté for about 5 minutes until onions are translucent and carrots start to soften.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and add dried thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce to low heat, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Stir in cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions (typically 5-7 minutes) until soft.
  5. In the last few minutes, fold in baby spinach until it wilts, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Ladle the soup into warm bowls and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This Autumn Tortellini Soup with Sausage is flavorful and customizable to suit your family's tastes. Store leftovers for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months. Add fresh spinach just before serving.

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