Italian Sausage & Kale Soup with Tortellini

There is no doubt that everyone will love this easy and delicious Italian Sausage & Kale Soup with Tortellini. The best part…it comes together very quickly and it’s a real crowd pleaser. If you want to make this soup a little spicier, add hot sausage! Be sure not to over cook the tortellini and use the best parmesan!

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Author: Suzanne Smith

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Italian Sausage & Kale Soup with Tortellini

Prep time: 25 MinCook time: 30 MinTotal time: 55 Min

This hearty and healthy soup is quick, delicious and perfect for a cold evening!

Ingredients

• Qood quality olive for cooking sausage - drizzle in pot
• 1 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 1/2 yellow onions, diced
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 - 8 cups chicken broth
• 2 -14 ounce cans crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon salt or more to taste
• 1 large bag of chopped kale
• 12 ounces fresh tortellini
• 1 cup half & half
• Shaved Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 - 1/2 Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions

1. Heat a large soup pot over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
2. Add the sausage, onions and garlic to the pot. Break up the sausage while and sauté until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the chicken stock, crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir until tomato paste is fully incorporated.
4. Bring to a boil, season with salt then simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Add the kale and simmer for 15 minutes until the kale is wilted. Add the tortellini and half & half and cook 5 more minutes until the pasta is tender.
6. Serve with parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes if desired.

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