Sausage Tortellini Soup brings together spicy sausage with tender pasta and cheese in this comforting soup. Grab a spoon and bowl and get ready for a dinner that satisfies body and soul.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Soups and Stews
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sausage and tortellini soup, tortellini soup, tortellini soup with sausage
1poundItalian Sausagecasings removed (sweet, mild or hot)
2Tablespoonsunsalted butter
½medium onionchopped
½cupchopped carrots
32ouncechicken broth
4cupswater
1cantomato paste6 ounce
2clovesgarlicpressed
2teaspoonfresh basilsnipped
1poundcheese tortellini
¼cupfresh parmesan cheese
Instructions
Brown Italian Sausage in a large pot, breaking into small chunks (about 6-8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
In same pot, melt butter. Saute onions and carrots with basil and garlic for several minutes.
Whisk in tomato paste, broth and water. Heat about ten minutes on medium high heat.
Add sausage and tortellini (fresh or frozen). Cook until tortellini is tender. Serve with fresh parmesan cheese. ENJOY!
Notes
STORAGE: I recommend eating this soup right away so the tortellini doesn't get mushy. If you need to make it ahead of time, you can cook everything up until adding the tortellini, then transfer to the fridge to store for up to 2 days or the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, bring to a simmer on the stove top and add the tortellini, cooking until tender.
SLOW COOKER: If wanting to use a crockpot, brown the sausage. Then put everything in the slow cooker except the tortellini and parmesan cheese. Cook on low 5 hours. Add the tortellini and cook and additional hour until soft and tender.
Parmesan Rinds: If you buy fresh parmesan, save those rinds! This is the perfect soup to toss that rind in while the soup simmers with broth. It adds a rich and delicious flavor.