Butternut Squash Sausage Tortellini Soup: Easy Comfort Recipe
A comforting and hearty soup that combines the sweetness of butternut squash with savory sausage and cheese-filled tortellini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 pound butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 package (9 ounces) cheese tortellini
- 1 pound Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Stir in thyme, sage, and butternut squash, cooking for a few minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Cook until butternut squash is tender.
- Add tortellini and sausage, cooking until tortellini is al dente.
- Stir in spinach until wilted, season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For added richness, you can stir in some heavy cream before serving.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg