Sausage & Tortellini Soup

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil

2 hot or mild Italian sausages

1 onion (yellow or brown, diced)

4 cloves garlic (smashed)

1 cup kale, Swiss charred or spinach, chopped

½ teaspoon sea salt

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon fennel seeds

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

1 pound fresh tortellini

4 cups broth

Parmesan cheese to serve

Directions

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Crumble in the sausage and add the onions and garlic. Saute until the sausage begins to brown and the onions are soft and beginning to take on some color. Add the kale until it wilts, then add the spices and stir. Add the tortellini and broth.

Bring to a brisk simmer and cook until the tortellini is al dente (check the package instructions for estimated time).

Remove from the heat and divide among bowls. Top with parmesan cheese and an extra drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition

• Calories: 545 kcal
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Total Carbohydrate: 63 g
• Dietary Fiber: 7 g
• Total Sugars: 5 g
• Protein: 33 g