Name: Cozy Autumn Tortellini Soup with Sausage
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound Italian Sausage (or turkey sausage or plant-based sausage); 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (can replace with avocado oil); 1 medium Onion (or shallots for a milder taste); 3 cloves Garlic (fresh preferred, garlic powder can be used); 2 medium Carrots (or parsnips for a different flavor); 2 cups Butternut Squash (or sweet potato or pumpkin); 6 cups Chicken Broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option); 9 ounces Cheese Tortellini (or gluten-free tortellini); 4 cups Baby Spinach (or kale); 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme (or fresh thyme); to taste Salt; to taste Pepper; 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (omit for dairy-free); 1 loaf Crusty Bread (for dipping); to taste Fresh Herbs (like basil or parsley)

Description

Warm up with a delightful bowl of Cozy Autumn Tortellini Soup with Sausage, rich in flavors and hearty ingredients, perfect for chilly nights.

Ingredients

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1 pound Italian Sausage (or turkey sausage or plant-based sausage)
1 tablespoon Olive Oil (can replace with avocado oil)
1 medium Onion (or shallots for a milder taste)
3 cloves Garlic (fresh preferred, garlic powder can be used)
2 medium Carrots (or parsnips for a different flavor)
2 cups Butternut Squash (or sweet potato or pumpkin)
6 cups Chicken Broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
9 ounces Cheese Tortellini (or gluten-free tortellini)
4 cups Baby Spinach (or kale)
1 teaspoon Dried Thyme (or fresh thyme)
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (omit for dairy-free)
1 loaf Crusty Bread (for dipping)
to taste Fresh Herbs (like basil or parsley)

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Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula.
Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
Add in the carrots and butternut squash, cooking for another 5 minutes.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, season with salt, pepper, and dried thyme. Reduce heat and allow to simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the cheese tortellini and spinach to the pot and cook according to the tortellini package instructions—usually about 3-5 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

This soup is easily customizable. Use vegetable broth and plant-based sausage for a vegan version, or leave out the cheese for a dairy-free option.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 400
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 70mg