Butternut Squash Sausage Tortellini Soup
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Butternut Squash Sausage Tortellini Soup, a hearty dish perfect for chilly evenings. This creamy soup features the sweetness of butternut squash paired with savory sausage and tender tortellini, creating a delightful one-pot meal that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken or turkey sausage, casing removed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the sausage, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Pour in chicken broth, then add cubed butternut squash, thyme, sage, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until squash is tender.
- Blend the mixture until smooth, using a hand blender or standard blender.
- Stir in heavy cream and tortellini; cook until tortellini are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg