Creamy and Cheesy Tortellini Soup
Talk about a rich and hearty tortellini soup! When I think of soup normally, I view it as something that I can’t really eat as a meal because I’ll normally be hungry again in an hour or so. This “soup” isn’t your typical soup- this is an actual meal… I’m not kidding, I was full for like 8 hours after eating this (I may have also ate a half a pint of Ben & Jerry’s immediately after eating this, but still…).
If you’re not into the extra spice, you can lessen or omit! This should be a pretty family-friendly meal, especially if you modify the spice a little. Enjoy!
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Creamy Tortellini Soup
Ingredients:
2-3 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed and crumbled
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
4 celery stalks, diced
1-2 tablespoon Calabrian chili paste (adjust to taste for spiciness)
1/2 cup roasted red peppers, diced (from a jar or freshly roasted)
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
20 ounces fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the crumbled sweet Italian sausage and cook until browned and cooked through. Use a spoon to break it into smaller pieces as it cooks. Remove the cooked sausage from the pot and set it aside.
In the same pot, add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-6 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
Add the minced garlic and Calabrian chili paste, and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, roasted red peppers and diced tomatoes (with their juices). Stir in the dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
Use an immersion blender to carefully puree the soup until it's smooth and creamy.
Return the cooked sweet Italian sausage to the pot, stirring to combine.
Add the cheese tortellini to the soup and cook according to the package instructions. Fresh tortellini usually takes around 2-4 minutes, while frozen tortellini may take 6-8 minutes to cook.
Once the tortellini is cooked, reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or Calabrian chili paste.
Serve with some delicious bread and have the time of your LIFE!
