Sausage Tortellini Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 tablespoon olive oil.
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1 pound Italian sausage, casing removed.
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3 cloves garlic, minced.
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1 medium sweet onion, diced.
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2 teaspoons Italian seasoning.
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Kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour.
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4 cups chicken stock.
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1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce.
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1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini.
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½ bunch kale, stems removed and chopped.
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⅓ cup heavy cream.
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil.
# Instructions:
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Heat oil in stockpot over medium heat. Brown sausage 3-5 minutes, breaking it up. Drain excess fat.
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Add onion, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Cook 2-3 minutes until onions are translucent. Season with salt and pepper.
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Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute until light brown.
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Add tomato sauce and chicken stock. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Add tortellini, cover and cook 5-7 minutes until tender.
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Stir in kale until wilted, 1-2 minutes. Add cream and basil, heat through 1 minute. Season to taste.
# Notes:
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Use quality Italian sausage for best flavor.
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Don't overcook tortellini.
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Can garnish with Parmesan or olive oil.