Description
A hearty Italian-American soup blending smoky chicken sausage, cheese-filled tortellini, and a rich tomato-broth base. Cozy, customizable, and ready in 40 minutes, this soup balances savory depth with a silky finish.
Ingredients
1 lb Italian chicken sausage (halal)
8 oz cheese tortellini (store-bought or fresh)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium carrot, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
14 oz diced tomatoes (no salt added)
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup shredded zucchini (optional)
1 jar marinara sauce (12 oz)
1/4 cup heavy cream (or plant-based alternative)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery; sauté 5-7 minutes until tender.
Remove sausage meat from casings (if using casings) and crumble into the pot. Cook 6-8 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
Stir in diced tomatoes, broth, zucchini (if using), and marinara. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer
Submerge tortellini and cook 6-8 minutes, or until al dente. Stir in heavy cream and season with salt/pepper. Simmer 2 more minutes.
Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs and crushed red pepper.
Notes
Use store-bought chicken sausage for convenience. Broth can be swapped with coconut milk for a creamier, dairy-free version. Freeze leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg