Spicy Sausage and Tortellini Soup
A quick and easy soup recipe that includes protein, vegetables, and pasta in one hearty, filling bowl.
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoons fresh thyme finely chopped
- 2 cups butternut squash cubed
- 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes with juice
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 pieces Parmesan rind
- 1 1/2 cups sliced spicy Italian sausage
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked dry tortellini pasta
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot or dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and saute for 3-5 minutes or until the begin to soften. Add garlic and thyme and saute for an additional 1-2 minutes.2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, 3 cloves garlic, 1 Tablespoons fresh thyme
- Add butternut squash, tomatoes, broth, water and Parmesan rind. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15 -20 minutes or until the squash is fork tender.2 cups butternut squash, 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes with juice, 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth, 1 cup water, 2 pieces Parmesan rind
- Add sausage and pasta. Cook for an additional 8 minutes or until pasta is fully cooked. Remove Parmesan rind and season with salt and pepper before serving.1 1/2 cups sliced spicy Italian sausage, 1 1/2 cups uncooked dry tortellini pasta, salt and pepper to taste