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Autumn Tortellini Soup with Sausage Recipe

Autumn Tortellini Soup with Sausage Recipe
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This Autumn Tortellini Soup with Sausage is a hearty, comforting dish perfect for cool fall evenings. It combines Italian sausage, tender vegetables like butternut squash and carrots, flavorful chicken broth, and cheesy tortellini, all finished with fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese. The soup offers a cozy blend of savory and slightly sweet flavors that warm you from the inside out.

Ingredients

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Meat & Dairy

  • 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Vegetables

  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 2 cups baby spinach

Pantry Items

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Pasta

  • 1 (9 oz) package cheese tortellini

Instructions

  1. Cook the Sausage: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Remove excess fat if necessary to avoid greasiness.
  2. Sauté Vegetables: Add diced onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and cubed butternut squash to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables start to soften and the onions become translucent.
  3. Add Broth and Seasoning: Pour in the chicken broth and add dried thyme. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and flavors meld together.
  4. Cook the Tortellini: Add the cheese tortellini to the soup and cook according to package instructions, typically 5-7 minutes, until the pasta is tender and cooked through.
  5. Add Spinach and Season: Stir in the baby spinach leaves and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting flavors as needed.
  6. Serve and Garnish: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and top with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy this comforting autumn meal.

Notes

  • Remove excess sausage fat if you prefer a lighter soup.
  • Substitute butternut squash with pumpkin or sweet potatoes for similar autumn flavors.
  • Use vegetable broth to make the recipe vegetarian, but omit the sausage and add beans for protein.
  • Tortellini can be replaced with any stuffed pasta or small pasta shapes like farfalle.
  • For a spicier twist, add red pepper flakes while sautéing the vegetables.
  • This soup can be stored refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop or microwave.

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