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Autumn Tortellini Soup with Sausage

Cozy Autumn Tortellini Soup with Sausage for Chilly Nights

A heartwarming Autumn Tortellini Soup with Sausage, perfect for chilly evenings! Enjoy savory sausage, creamy butternut squash, and tender tortellini in every spoonful.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 pound Italian Sausage try turkey sausage for a lighter option
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil avocado oil is a great substitute
  • 1 Onion diced; shallots can be used for a gentler taste
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced; use fresh cloves for the best flavor
  • 2 Carrots sliced; parsnips can be used for a different texture
  • 2 cups Butternut Squash cubed; sweet potatoes are a wonderful alternative
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth vegetable broth for a vegetarian twist
  • 12 ounces Cheese Tortellini swap in spinach or butternut squash tortellini for variety
  • 4 cups Baby Spinach kale can work well for a heartier green
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme fresh thyme can intensify flavor
  • Salt and Pepper adjust to taste
  • Grated Parmesan Cheese use nutritional yeast for a dairy-free option

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 pound of Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Sauté for about 6-8 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
  2. Stir in 1 diced onion, 3 cloves of minced garlic, 2 sliced carrots, and 2 cups of cubed butternut squash. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the mixture begins to soften.
  3. Pour in 6 cups of chicken broth and sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of dried thyme. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for approximately 15 minutes.
  4. Add 12 ounces of cheese tortellini to the pot and cook according to package instructions, usually around 5-7 minutes.
  5. Stir in 4 cups of baby spinach and let it cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until wilted. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  6. Ladle the warm soup into bowls and finish with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For thick and creamy soup, consider adding more cheese tortellini or reducing the broth slightly. Always taste before serving to ensure balanced flavors.

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