Simple Recipes for Every Day
Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage and Kale

- Serves: 6
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
Ingredients
- 1 pound mild italian sausage, ground or casing removed
- 1 medium yellow onion, minced
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 quart chicken stock
- 1 (14-ounce can) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 bunch curly kale, stemmed and roughly torn
- 10 ounces fresh tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese, grated for serving (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, for serving (optional)
Method
Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the sausage, onions, and garlic and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until it is browned and the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Drain off any excessive fat.
Whisk in the chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, and tomato paste until fully incorporated. Bring to a boil and add the salt, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until slightly reduced, about 15 minutes. Stir in the kale, tortellini, and cream. Cook until the kale is wilted and the pasta is tender, 3-5 minutes.
Ladle the soup into bowls. Sprinkle with Parmesan and red pepper flakes, if desired, before serving.