Description
A comforting and creamy soup featuring Italian sausage, tortellini, and sweet potatoes, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 to 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 to 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 9 ounces cheese tortellini
- 3 to 4 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
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Instructions
- 1. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Crumble the sausage into the pot and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease and set aside.
- 2. Add the diced onion and chopped celery to the pot. Cook for 4-5 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- 3. Add cubed sweet potato, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning. Stir in red pepper flakes if using and return the sausage to the pot.
- 4. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer covered for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- 5. Add tortellini to the pot and cook according to package directions, about 3-7 minutes.
- 6. Stir in fresh spinach or kale until wilted. Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stir gently, and remove from heat. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- 7. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil or parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve hot.