Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup

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Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup

Cozy up with our easy Italian tortellini soup recipe! You'll love the hearty mix of sausage, pasta, and flavorful tomato broth that's perfect for busy weeknights.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Course: Main Course, Soup, Weeknight Meal

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Calories: 562kcal

Author: Lori

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound ground sweet Italian sausage
1/2 cup diced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
14 ounce can diced tomatoes undrained
16 ounce can tomato sauce
32 ounces low sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
16 ounce package frozen tortellini
shaved parmesan optional for garnish

Instructions

Heat a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the sausage and diced onion, crumbling the sausage as it cooks. Continue sautéing until the sausage is no longer pink and the onions are soft. Add minced garlic to the sausage mixture and stir to combine.
1 pound ground sweet Italian sausage, 1/2 cup diced onion, 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, water, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
14 ounce can diced tomatoes, 16 ounce can tomato sauce, 32 ounces low sodium chicken broth, 1 1/2 cups water, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce temperature to low. Allow soup to simmer for 20-30 minutes.
Add the tortellini to the boiling soup and simmer until the pasta is tender (about 8-10 minutes).
16 ounce package frozen tortellini
Top with shaved parmesan, if using.

Notes

Substitute hot Italian sausage for a spicier soup.
Use vegetable broth in place of the chicken if that's what you have on hand.
Swap out refrigerated pasta for the frozen - you may need to lessen the cook time for the fresh pasta.
Recipe can be doubled or tripled for serving larger groups.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave or on the stove top. You may need to add additional liquid if the soup seems a little dry.

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