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Autumn Tortellini Soup with Sausage

A comforting soup featuring savory Italian sausage, tender cheese tortellini, vibrant vegetables, and a rich broth, perfect for autumn dinners.
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Préparation 15 minutes
Cuisson 30 minutes
Temps total 45 minutes
Portions: 6 servings
Plat: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Préparation Notes

Ingrédients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Italian sausage (casings removed) Can substitute with ground turkey or plant-based sausage.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 medium carrots (peeled and sliced)
  • 2 cups butternut squash (peeled and cubed)
  • 6 cups chicken broth Vegetable broth can be used for a vegetarian option.
  • 1 (9 oz) package cheese tortellini Any pasta shape can be substituted.
  • 2 cups baby spinach Can replace with kale or Swiss chard.
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)

Préparation
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all your ingredients and kitchen tools.
  2. Chop the onion, garlic, carrots, and butternut squash in advance.
  3. Measure out the chicken broth, tortellini, and spices.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add Italian sausage, breaking it into smaller pieces, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Drain excess fat from the pot.
  4. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
  5. Add sliced carrots and cubed butternut squash, sauté for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and stir in dried thyme.
  7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  8. Add cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions, approximately 5-7 minutes.
  9. Fold in baby spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
  10. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve topped with grated Parmesan.

Notes et conservation

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 3 months. For optimal texture, add tortellini fresh when reheating.