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); Salt, to taste; Pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (omit for dairy-free); 1 loaf Crusty Bread (for dipping); Fresh Herbs (like basil or parsley)

Description

A warm bowl of Cozy Autumn Tortellini Soup with Sausage blends savory flavors and wholesome ingredients, making it a perfect comfort food 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)
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (omit for dairy-free)
1 loaf Crusty Bread (for dipping)
Fresh Herbs (like basil or parsley)

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Instructions

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
Toss in the chopped onions and garlic. Sauté until the onions become translucent, around 3-4 minutes.
Add sliced carrots and diced butternut squash. Sauté for another 5 minutes.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the tortellini and cook according to package instructions, about 4-5 minutes until just tender.
Add spinach, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Once the greens wilt, serve and garnish with grated Parmesan and fresh herbs.

Notes

Use high-quality sausage for the best flavor. Adjust the thickness of the soup by blending portions or adjusting broth. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 450
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 50mg