Craving a hearty and satisfying meal that’s packed with flavor?

This Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup is just what you need!

With its savory sausage, fresh vegetables, and tender tortellini simmered in a rich tomato broth, this soup is the perfect comfort food for any day.

Easy to make and full of deliciousness, it’s sure to become a go-to favorite for family dinners and cozy nights in.

Enjoy every comforting spoonful!

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Ingredients

• 1 pound sweet Italian sausage (remove the casings)
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 cups beef broth
• 4 large tomatoes (peeled, seeded, and chopped)
• 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
• ½ cup water½ cup red wine
• ½ tablespoon fresh basil leaves, packed
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 ½ cups sliced zucchini
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 8 ounces fresh tortellini pasta

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Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Sausage

• In a 5-quart Dutch oven, cook the Italian sausage over medium-high heat until it’s browned and crumbly, about 8-10 minutes.
• Use a slotted spoon to transfer the sausage to a paper towel-lined plate. Drain the excess grease from the pot, but leave 1 tablespoon of drippings.

Step 2:Sauté Onions and Garlic

Step 3: Combine Ingredients

• In the same pot with the remaining drippings, sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic over medium heat until the onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
• Stir in the beef broth, chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, sliced carrots, water, red wine (if using), fresh basil, dried oregano, and the cooked sausage.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.

Step 4: Add Zucchini and Parsley

• Skim any fat from the surface of the soup.
• Stir in the sliced zucchini and chopped parsley.
• Cover and simmer for another 30 minutes.

Step 5: Add Tortellini

• During the last 10 minutes of cooking, add the fresh tortellini pasta to the pot.
• Stir occasionally and cook until the tortellini is tender.

Step 6: Serve

• Serve the soup hot and enjoy!

FAQs

Can I use a different type of sausage?

Yes, you can use any type of sausage you prefer. Spicy Italian sausage can add a bit of heat, while turkey or chicken sausage can be a lighter alternative. Just make sure to adjust the seasoning to taste.

Can I use a different type of pasta instead of tortellini?

Yes, if you don’t have tortellini, you can use other types of pasta like cheese ravioli, small shells, or even elbow macaroni. Just adjust the cooking time according to the pasta you use.

Easy Italian Soup With Tortellini

This Italian Tortellini Soup features savory sausage, fresh vegetables, and tender tortellini in a rich tomato-based broth for a hearty and satisfying meal.

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Cuisine: Italian

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 pound sweet Italian sausage casings removed
• ▢ 1 cup onion chopped
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ 5 cups beef broth
• ▢ 4 Large tomatoes peeled, seeded, and chopped
• ▢ 1 can Tomato sauce (8 oz)
• ▢ ½ cup water
• ▢ ½ cup red wine (optional)
• ▢ ½ tbsp packed fresh basil leaves
• ▢ ½ tsp oregano dried
• ▢ 1 ½ cups zucchini sliced
• ▢ 3 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
• ▢ 8 ounces fresh tortellini pasta

Instructions

Cook the Sausage

1. In a 5-quart Dutch oven, cook the Italian sausage over medium-high heat until it’s browned and crumbly, about 8-10 minutes.

   Use a slotted spoon to transfer the sausage to a paper towel-lined plate. Drain the excess grease from the pot, but leave 1 tablespoon of drippings.

Sauté Onions and Garlic

1. In the same pot with the remaining drippings, sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic over medium heat until the onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Combine Ingredients

1. Stir in the beef broth, chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, sliced carrots, water, red wine (if using), fresh basil, dried oregano, and the cooked sausage.

   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.

Add Zucchini and Parsley

1. Skim any fat from the surface of the soup.

   Stir in the sliced zucchini and chopped parsley.

   Cover and simmer for another 30 minutes.

Add Tortellini

1. During the last 10 minutes of cooking, add the fresh tortellini pasta to the pot.Stir occasionally and cook until the tortellini is tender.

Serve

1. Serve the soup hot and enjoy!

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