Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup

This Italian sausage tortellini soup is a delicious spin on classic dishes. Tortellini, often referred to as “belly button,” is pasta filled with meat or cheese. You can choose either though I prefer a three-cheese blend filling. The Italian sausage gives this soup, made from chick broth, a delicious spicy kick and fill your home with the smells of the Mediterranean. Pair with your favorite red wine and some candlelight for a romantic date.

Health Benefits

Regular consumption of tomato is recommended by most doctors. They are part of a healthy balanced diet and come packed with many vital vitamins and minerals. Lycopene, a key antioxidant, and carotenoid which is essential for eye health and staving off age-related impairment of the eyesis found in tomato. They also contain folate, niacin, and vitamin B6; acting as an anti-inflammatory agent which aid in preventing joint pain and minor swelling from usage.

Nutrition

Per Serving:

Calories 554.3

Calories from Fat 320

Total Fat 35.6 g

Saturated Fat 13 g

Cholesterol 75.8 mg

Sodium 2767.3 mg

Total Carbohydrate 28.9 g

Dietary Fiber 5.1 g

Sugars 13.9 g

Protein 31 g

Ingredients

Italian sausage: 1 lb

Large onion (chopped): 1

green bell pepper - finely chopped: 1/2

chicken broth cubes: 2

large carrots - sliced: 2

diced tomato: 1

tomato sauce: 15 oz

tsp worcestershire sauce: 1

tsp garlic powder: 1/2

tsp cayenne powder: 1/4

salt and pepper

cheese tortellinis - refrigerated: 20 oz

cup Mozzarella cheese – shredded: 1/2

How To Make Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup

1. Remove casings from sausage and crumble for frying.
2. In a large dutch oven, brown sausage, onion, and green pepper.
3. Drain well.
4. Stir in chicken broth, carrots, tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, cayenne powder, salt, and pepper.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
7. Add tortellini and let simmer for 5 minutes or until tender.
8. Ladle soup into bowls.
9. Top with a few sprinkles of mozzarella cheese.
10. Serve with crusty bread.

Trivia

While normally made of pork, Italian sausage can also be a mixture of other meats, even goat.