Ingredients
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- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 package (9 oz) tortellini
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a large pot over medium heat, then remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, carrots, celery, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Cook tortellini separately according to package instructions, then drain.
- Add cooked sausage and tortellini to the broth. Heat through for 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute sausage with ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Ready in approximately 30 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Comfort-food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg