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Creamy Sausage and Tortellini Soup

Creamy Sausage and Tortellini Soup

Sausage, tortellini, sweet potato, and kale come together to make a creamy soup with spice and a touch of sweet. This soup is hearty and comforting.
Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Italian sausage, mild
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 32 ounces chicken stock
  • 1 large sweet potato, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 small bunch kale, about 4 cups, chopped (organic)
  • 3 cups cheese tortellini, refrigerated or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes for garnish

Instructions

  • Add the sausage and onions to a medium skillet and cook until the sausage is no longer pink.
  • Add the sausage mixture to a 4-quart slow cooker set on high. Add the chicken broth, sweet potatoes, and Italian seasoning to the crock and cook for 2 1/2 hours.
  • Add the chopped kale and continue cooking for 30 minutes.
  • In a medium skillet, melt two tablespoons of butter. Add the flour and cook for two minutes while stirring. Gradually add the milk to the pan. Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until milk mixture begins to thicken.
  • Add the tortellini and the Parmesan mixture to the slow-cooker. Cook on high for 10 more minutes. Stir the soup and serve it with Italian bread or hearty crackers.

Equipment

  • 1 4-quart slow-cooker, or 1 large soup pot

Notes

Can I cook Creamy Sausage and Tortellini Soup on the stovetop?
Cooking this soup in the slow-cooker allows the flavors to blend, making a creamy, delicious soup. It takes about 3 1/3 hours from beginning to end. But you can easily make this soup on the stovetop in a Dutch oven or a large soup pot. On the stove it comes together in about 40 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 639kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 28gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 1177mgPotassium: 719mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 10440IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 292mgIron: 4mg