Hot Sausage and Tortellini Soup in 20 Minutes

What could be better than sharing a hot pot of soup with family and friends in this cool weather? Talking of soup, I highly recommend you try Sausage and Tortellini Soup. It is slightly spicy, super hearty, and so easy to prepare during cooler nights at camp.

If you are looking for easy camping meals and comfort for cool weather, this Sausage and Tortellini Soup is a perfect choice for you! 🍲🏕️

Ingredients

Tortellini: I recommend the store-bought fresh tortellini, you can choose whichever type you prefer (like cheese-filled, meat-filled, etc.).

Italian sausage: Cut it into half-moons. I usually use the spicy Italian sausages from Trader Joe’s for this recipe because I like the spiciness of this sausage when it is cooked with the soup. But if you don’t like that, you can use any type of sausage instead.

Onion: Use an onion and chop to dice. The pieces should be able to fit on a spoon.

Garlic: Use 4 cloves of garlic, smash it with the flat side of a knife, and give it one or two chops. I think that the recipe is best with slightly larger pieces of garlic.

Kale: Get the full leaves of kale, remove the stems, and chop them into bite-sized pieces.

Spices: Use garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and fennel seeds-this powder trio offers a lot of dynamic flavors.

Broth: You can use any type of broth to suit your personal preference, like vegetables, chicken, beef, etc. are all work.

Equipment

Everything will cook in one pot, so all you need is a large pot enough to cook all ingredients for your serving. And it can cook on a single burner stove, a camp stove or a fire stove, all of which are fine.

So simple to prepare, right?

How to Cook Sausage and Tortellini Soup

Sausage and Tortellini Soup is an easy, tasty dish—so why not give it a try? Follow these steps to create a flavorful and hearty soup:

The specific ingredients for 4 servings

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 hot or mild Italian sausages
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 cup kale (about 6 whole leaves), chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
• 1 pound fresh tortellini
• 4 cups broth
• Parmesan cheese to serve

How to Cook

After preparing all the ingredients, let’s start to making this soup:

Step 1: Saute sausage, onions, and garlic

First, you heat the oil in a large pot on medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, and the sausage in the pot and saute until the sausage begins to brown and the onions are soft and beginning to take on some color.

Step 2: Cook the kale and Tortellini

Next, you add the kale to the pot until it wilts, and then you add the spices and the tortellini, broth and stir.

Step 3: Simmer the Tortellini

After that, you bring it to a brisk simmer and cook until the tortellini are al dente (nearly done but still with a little chew).

Step 4: Serve the dish

Finally, remove the dish from the heat and divide it among bowls. Top with parmesan cheese, an extra drizzle of olive oil, and enjoy the meal.

Notes for Making Sausage and Tortellini Soup

There are some notes I took out when making this receipt:

• Use store-bought fresh tortellini instead of dried tortellini to make the taste so much better and save time when cooking.
• The tortellini are still softened with the carryover heat from the broth, and it will increase in size roughly by half when cooked, so be aware of that.
• If your camp team has the kids members, or someone who doesn’t like spicy food, use sweet Italian sausage and skip the red pepper flakes when preparing the soup. You can also add the red pepper flakes to your own individual portion, once divided into bowls.

Conclusion

Unlike other pasta recipes, with this Sausage and Tortellini Soup, you don’t need to drain the pasta, it’s supposed to be brothy. The hot soup is the perfect match for a cozy camping trip.

The ingredient list is super versatile, you can use anything else you have on the trip, or you can make the vegan or vegetarian versions with substitutions. It is quick enough to be a lunch and substantial enough to be dinner.

Let’s try this Sausage and Tortellini Soup on your next camping trip. We’d love to know your results at greententlife.com!

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