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Easy 30-Minute Sausage Kale Tortellini Soup: Best One-Pot Dinner

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This easy 30-minute sausage and kale tortellini soup is a weeknight lifesaver. It’s rich, savory, and incredibly satisfying, made in one pot with simple, pantry-friendly ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot), casings removed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large bunch kale, stems removed and leaves roughly chopped
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 10 oz dried cheese tortellini
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

  1. Brown the sausage: Place a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until nicely browned and cooked through (about 5 minutes).
  2. Sauté the aromatics: Add the diced onion to the pot with the cooked sausage. Cook for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Wilt the kale: Add the chopped kale to the pot and stir for 1-2 minutes until it starts to soften and turn bright green.
  4. Add the broth and simmer: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
  5. Cook the tortellini: Add the dried cheese tortellini to the simmering broth. Stir gently and cook for 8-10 minutes until tender.
  6. Season and serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Notes

For leftovers, cook the tortellini separately and add to individual bowls to prevent it from absorbing too much broth and becoming mushy. The fond (browned bits) from the sausage is key for flavor. If using leaner sausage, add 1 tablespoon olive oil when browning.

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