Description
Indulge in the warmth of Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken sausage, rich tortellini, and nutrient-packed kale. In just 30 minutes, you can create a comforting bowl of this creamy goodness, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. With its savory flavors and hearty ingredients, this soup promises to be a satisfying meal for all occasions. Serve it as an appetizer or a main course alongside your favorite bread for an extra special touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken Chicken Italian sausage (hot or mild)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups kale (chopped)
- 2 cups tortellini (refrigerated or frozen)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 pinch cayenne (optional)
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook the ground chicken sausage and diced onions until the onions soften and the sausage is fully cooked (about 8-10 minutes). Drain excess grease and add minced garlic; cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
- Add dried basil, oregano, cayenne (if using), hot sauce, mustard powder, pepper, red pepper flakes; mix well.
- Pour in the chicken broth while scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze. Slowly add heavy cream and bring to a boil before reducing to simmer.
- Mix in chopped kale and tortellini; let simmer for another 3-5 minutes until tortellini is cooked through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt as desired before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg