Italian Sausage Soup With Tortellini Recipe

Name: Italian Sausage Soup With Tortellini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. mild Italian sausage; 1 c. coarsely chopped onions; 1 c. chopped celery; 1 c. chopped peeled potatoes; 1 c. thinly sliced carrots; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 5 c. beef broth; 1/2 c. water; 1/2 c. dry wine (or water); 2 c. canned tomatoes (if using fresh tomatoes about 4 medium, chopped); 1/2 tsp. basil leaves; 1/2 tsp. oregano leaves; 8 oz. can tomato sauce; 8 oz. frozen or pkg. tortellini

Servings: persons

1 lb. mild Italian sausage
1 c. coarsely chopped onions
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped peeled potatoes
1 c. thinly sliced carrots
2 garlic cloves, chopped
5 c. beef broth
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. dry wine (or water)
2 c. canned tomatoes (if using fresh tomatoes about 4 medium, chopped)
1/2 tsp. basil leaves
1/2 tsp. oregano leaves
8 oz. can tomato sauce
8 oz. frozen or pkg. tortellini

1
If sausage comes in casing, remove and make into little meat balls.
2
In 5-quart Dutch oven, or soup pot, brown sausage. Remove sausage and drain, reserving
3
1 tablespoon to saute onions and garlic until onions are tender.
4
Add all ingredients except tortellini.
5
Bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until all vegetables are tender.
7
I sometimes shorten cooking time by cooking just the vegetables with a little water added in the microwave for 10 minutes and then adding to the soup broth.
8
Skim any fat from soup.
9
Stir in tortellini and simmer, covered, an additional 30 to 35 minutes.
10
Serve with garlic bread and you have a complete meal soup.

230

kcal

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. mild Italian sausage, 1 c. coarsely chopped onions, 1 c. chopped celery, 1 c. chopped peeled potatoes, and more.

Yes, Italian Sausage Soup With Tortellini falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Sausage Soup With Tortellini

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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