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Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup Recipe with Italian Sausage and Fresh Basil

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A comforting and creamy tomato soup featuring Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, and fresh basil, perfect for cozy nights and quick weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces Italian sausage, casings removed (sweet, mild, or spicy)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes (San Marzano or good-quality brand)
  • 4 cups chicken broth, preferably low sodium
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 9 ounces cheese tortellini, fresh or frozen
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional), a pinch or two

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through with some crispy bits.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot with the sausage. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  3. Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes with their juices and add 4 cups chicken broth. Stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes to meld flavors and slightly thicken the soup.
  5. Stir in 9 ounces of cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions, usually 3-5 minutes, until tender but still holding shape.
  6. Lower heat to very low and gently stir in 1 cup heavy cream. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Avoid boiling after adding cream to prevent curdling.
  7. Just before serving, stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil to release its aroma without cooking away freshness.

Notes

Brown the sausage well for maximum flavor. Avoid burning garlic by adding it last and cooking briefly. Simmer soup uncovered to develop depth. Add cream at low heat to prevent curdling. For a brighter flavor, add a splash of balsamic vinegar or a pinch of sugar if needed. Reserve some basil for garnish. For gluten-free, use gluten-free tortellini; for dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or half-and-half.

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