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Autumn Tortellini Soup with Sausage

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A warm and comforting soup combining Italian sausage, colorful vegetables, and cheesy tortellini, perfect for cooler months.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (9 oz) package cheese tortellini
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

  1. 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. Add diced onion, garlic, carrots, and butternut squash to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
  3. 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. Add cheese tortellini to the soup and cook according to package instructions, usually 5-7 minutes, until tortellini are tender.
  5. Stir in baby spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

This soup is even better the next day, so feel free to make a large batch. Serve with crusty bread or a side salad.

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