Autumn Tortellini Soup With Sausage: Cozy Fall Favorite
Autumn Tortellini Soup With Sausage: Cozy Fall Favorite is a warm and inviting dish, perfect for embracing the season with comforting flavors like savory sausage, fresh herbs, and seasonal vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage (bulk or casings removed)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 12 ounces tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional for serving)
Instructions
- In a large pot, over medium heat, crumble and brown the Italian sausage for about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add diced onions, carrots, and celery. Cook for 4-5 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Return the sausage to the pot; pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Stir in tortellini and Italian seasoning, simmer for 10-15 minutes until tortellini are cooked al dente.
- Stir in fresh spinach or kale just before serving and allow it to wilt.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
Prep ingredients in advance to save time. Use quality broth for better taste. Don’t overcook the tortellini to keep them firm.