Hearty Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup
This delicious soup is a comforting blend of Italian flavors with sausage, vegetables, and tortellini, perfect for warming up on a chilly day.
Ingredients
| 1 | lb lean Italian sausage, casings removed |
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| 1 | large onion, diced |
| 2 | garlic cloves, crushed |
| ¾ | cup red wine |
| 3 | cups stock (I use beef) |
| 2 | carrots, peeled and finely diced |
| 2 | zucchini, finely diced |
| 10 | fresh basil leaves, finely chopped |
| 2 | cups cups canned chopped tomatoes |
| 10 | ounces ounces fresh tortellini (I prefer four cheese for this dish) |
| freshly shaved parmesan cheese (optional topping) |
Instructions
| 1. | In a large saucepan, sauté the Italian sausage over medium heat for 5 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula. If using very lean sausage, consider adding a touch of cooking spray. |
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| 2. | Add the diced onion and crushed garlic, and continue cooking for an additional 3 minutes until fragrant. |
| 3. | Pour in the red wine and allow it to cook for 2 minutes, letting the alcohol evaporate and flavors infuse. |
| 4. | Stir in the beef stock, finely diced carrots, zucchini, chopped basil, and canned tomatoes. Reduce the heat, cover loosely, and simmer for 30 minutes. |
| 5. | Add the fresh tortellini to the pot and cook for 2-5 minutes, ensuring the pasta is tender yet not overcooked. |
| 6. | Once done, remove the soup from heat and ladle into bowls. Optionally, garnish with freshly shaved parmesan cheese for added richness. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 708.4 kcal |
| Protein | 34.1 g |
| Fat | 36.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 52.8 g |
| Fiber | 5.1 g |
| Sugar | 9.8 g |
Published on Jul 20, 2024 by Luminița