Tender tortellini paired with Italian sausage and tomatoes makes this dish perfect for warming up on a cold day. Kid-approved, this is one of those dishes the kids specifically ask for.
Dice the bell peppers and onions and set to the side.
Mince your garlic, use a garlic press, or you can use pre-minced and set aside.
Using a dutch oven or a large pot, add olive oil to the pan and put on medium/high heat.
Add the Italian sausage to the pan. Try not to stir around in the pan, and let it get a good brown color to it. Browning = Flavor.
Once browned, remove the Italian sausage from the pan and set it to the side.
Add the bell peppers and cook for 2 minutes.
Next, the onion and cook for 1 minute.
Then, the garlic and cook until you can really smell it, but don't let it turn brown.
Now, the tomato paste and stir together with your pepper, onion, garlic mixture.
Let this brown a little, for around 2 minutes.
Next, add your diced tomatoes, chicken stock, Italian sausage, and spices into your pot and bring it all up to a simmer. Season with kosher salt & fresh ground pepper.
Turn the heat down to medium-low and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Taste for seasoning! This is important. Don't forget to stop now and see if you need another pinch of salt, a crank of pepper, or if you want to spice it up with some red pepper flake, now is a great time.
Add your tortellini and cook until done. The cook time will depend on if they are frozen, refrigerated, or fresh.
Ladle into a bowl and enjoy!!
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Notes
Spice It Up
If you're a fan of heat, feel free to add about 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes or about 1 tablespoon of your favorite hot sauce to this dish. It'll give your soup that extra kick!
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I'm a Costco girl through and through. I highly recommend their chicken stock, tortellini, and Italian sausage. It's not just about the convenience of getting them all in one place; they genuinely offer superior quality for this recipe.
Smooth vs Chunky
If you're not a fan of tomato chunks, opt for crushed tomatoes instead of diced. You'll get a smoother finish that's just as delicious.These notes are your key to customizing this Italian Sausage & Tortellini Soup to your own taste and preferences. Enjoy!