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Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup with Sausage

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A hearty rustic Italian soup loaded with tender tortellini, savory sweet Italian sausage, cannellini beans, vegetables, tomatoes, and a creamy finish.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb tortellini
  • 1.25 lb sweet Italian sausage, ground
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fennel seed
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 8 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 14 oz can cannellini beans
  • 1–3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Remove the sweet Italian sausage from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil. Add the ground sausage and let it sear untouched for 3 minutes. Break it up with a wooden spoon and continue cooking until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  2. Remove the excess oil from the pot. Add 2 tbsp olive oil and reduce the heat to medium. Add the carrots, onion, and celery and sauté until softened, about 8 minutes. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Stir in the garlic and fennel seed.
  3. Create a small well in the center of the vegetables and add the tomato paste. Let it caramelize for 2 minutes, then stir it into the vegetables.
  4. Add the crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Season with 1 tsp salt, then add the chicken stock and return to a simmer. Add the browned sausage, cannellini beans, and parsley. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Add the tortellini and remaining 1/2 tsp salt. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the tortellini is al dente.
  6. Remove the soup from the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Sprinkle grated Parmesan over each serving if desired.
  • For the best browning, allow the sausage to sear undisturbed for the first 3 minutes.
  • Cook the tortellini just until al dente to prevent it from becoming too soft.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and reheat gently, adding a splash of stock if the soup has thickened.

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