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Autumn Tortellini Soup with Sausage Recipe

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A comforting and hearty Autumn Tortellini Soup with Sausage, packed with tender butternut squash, Italian sausage, spinach, and cheese tortellini in a flavorful broth seasoned with thyme and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for chilly fall evenings.

Ingredients

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Meat and Oil

  • 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Vegetables

  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 2 cups baby spinach

Liquids and Seasoning

  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Pasta and Cheese

  • 1 (9 oz) package cheese tortellini
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

  1. Brown the Sausage: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Remove excess fat if necessary.
  2. Sauté Vegetables: Add diced onion, garlic, carrots, and butternut squash to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
  3. Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in chicken broth and add dried thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  4. Cook Tortellini: Add cheese tortellini to the soup and cook according to package instructions, usually 5-7 minutes, until tortellini are tender.
  5. Add Spinach and Season: Stir in baby spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

  • Remove excess fat after browning the sausage for a lighter soup.
  • Use fresh or frozen spinach if baby spinach is unavailable.
  • Adjust salt depending on the sodium content of your chicken broth.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute sausage with plant-based sausage and use vegetable broth.
  • The soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.

Keywords: Autumn soup, Tortellini soup, Italian sausage soup, Butternut squash soup, Comfort food, Fall recipes

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