Creamy Tuscan Tortellini Soup

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Warm up your kitchen with this Creamy Tuscan Tortellini Soup – the perfect weeknight dinner! This soup features cheese-filled tortellini, savory Italian sausage, and kale in a rich, tomato-cream broth that’s perfectly seasoned with classic Italian herbs and spices.

Ready in just 30 minutes, this Creamy Tuscan Tortellini Soup is a one-pot wonder transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or impressive enough for weekend entertaining. The combination of cheese tortellini and ground Italian sausage makes this soup satisfyingly filling, while the addition of kale adds a nutritious twist and beautiful color contrast.

This recipe strikes the ideal balance between convenience and homemade quality. Store-bought cheese tortellini keeps preparation simple, while fresh ingredients like kale and aromatic vegetables ensure that every bowl tastes made from scratch. Perfect for meal prep, this soup actually tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop. It’s hearty enough to serve as a main course but also pairs beautifully with a crusty loaf of Italian bread or a simple green salad. The recipe serves 6-8 people generously, making it ideal for family dinners or when you’re expecting guests.

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Made with Italian sausage, tortellini, kale, crushed tomatoes and a splash of heavy cream, it comes together in 30 minutes and sure to be a new weeknight dinner staple!

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1 yellow onion, diced
5-6 celery stalks, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 lb ground Italian sausage
32 oz chicken broth
28 oz crushed tomatoes
10 oz cheese tortellini
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 cups kale, de-stemmed & diced
Fresh grated Parmesan to top

Directions

In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and butter. Once the butter has melted, add onion, celery and garlic & simmer for 3-4 mins until the onions and celery are fork tender.
Add dried oregano, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes & stir until evenly coated. Push the celery & onion mixture to the sides of the pot & add ground Italian sausage to the middle. Cook for another 5-8 mins or until the sausage has cooked through
Add crushed tomatoes and chicken broth and simmer for 10 mins
Add tortellini and heavy cream and simmer for another 3 mins
Add kale & push it down into the soup to wilt. Simmer for another 2 mins
Top with Parmesan cheese to serve & ENJOY!

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