Butternut Squash Sausage Tortellini Soup
Warm up your evenings with this mouthwatering Butternut Squash Sausage Tortellini Soup Recipe. This creamy, savory soup combines the sweetness of roasted butternut squash with hearty Italian sausage and tender tortellini, creating a delightful dish that’s both comforting and nutritious. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this soup is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion. With its rich texture and vibrant taste, every bowl serves as a warm embrace that you will look forward to on chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken sausage
- 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
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground chicken sausage and brown while breaking it apart.
- Stir in diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Incorporate cubed butternut squash along with thyme, sage, and red pepper flakes; reduce heat to simmer until the squash is tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth using a hand blender or regular blender.
- Stir in heavy cream and add tortellini; cook until tender.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg