Description
A hearty and creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup featuring ground pork sausage, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, cheese tortellini, and fresh basil, simmered in a flavorful chicken broth and half and half base, finished with sour cream for a rich, comforting meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 (14.5 ounce cans) fire roasted diced tomatoes drained
- 4 cups cheese tortellini frozen or fresh
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: Heat a 6-quart Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add 1 pound ground pork sausage and cook for 6–8 minutes, or until almost browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the diced yellow onion to the sausage and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened, then add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly toasted.
- Add Liquids and Tomatoes: Slowly pour in 4 cups chicken broth, 2 cups half and half, and the drained fire-roasted diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Cook Tortellini: Once boiling, add the cheese tortellini and cook for 3-4 minutes or according to package instructions until tender.
- Finish Soup: Turn off the heat, then stir in 1 cup sour cream and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil. Season with up to 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Serve: Serve the soup hot with an optional dollop of sour cream or freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and enjoy with artisan bread if desired.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 1/2 cup cold water and drizzle into the boiling soup while cooking the tortellini, stirring gently until thickened.
- Dried basil can be used as a substitute; use 1 tablespoon and stir it in at the end with the sour cream to allow it to reconstitute.
- Serve alongside a loaf of artisan bread for a complete and satisfying meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
