Sausage Tortellini in Brodo Recipe
If you need a warm and cozy meal this Sausage Tortellini in Brodo Recipe is perfect. It is a simple, soul-warming soup that feels like a big hug in a bowl. Learning how to make Sausage Tortellini in Brodo is very easy for any home cook.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage sweet or spicy, casings removed
- 1 package 20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 8 cups high-quality chicken broth or beef stock
- 2 large carrots peeled and finely diced
- 2 stalks of celery finely diced
- 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Sauté the Vegetables
- Heat the olive oil in your large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, and celery and cook until they are soft and very fragrant.
Brown the Sausage
- Add the sausage meat to the pot with the vegetables. Use your wooden spoon to break the meat into small crumbles as it browns completely.
Add the Garlic
- Stir in the minced garlic and the red pepper flakes if you like heat. Cook for just one minute so the garlic does not burn or turn bitter.
Pour in the Broth
- Slowly pour the chicken broth into the pot. Stir the bottom to release any tasty brown bits from the meat and vegetables for better flavor.
Season the Soup
- Add the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the liquid. Bring the broth to a boil, then turn the heat down to a gentle simmer.
Simmer the Base
- Let the broth and sausage simmer together for about 15 minutes. This step helps the flavors of the sausage meld perfectly with the savory chicken stock.
Cook the Tortellini
- Gently drop the cheese tortellini into the simmering broth. Most fresh pasta only takes about 3 to 5 minutes to cook until it is soft.
Add the Greens
- Once the pasta is floating, toss in the fresh baby spinach. Stir the soup for one minute until the leaves are bright green and slightly wilted.
Final Taste Test
- Taste your soup and add more salt or pepper if it needs it. The sausage and broth can be salty, so always taste before adding more.
Garnish and Serve
- Ladle the hot soup into deep bowls. Sprinkle a generous amount of fresh Parmesan cheese on top and serve it while it is steaming hot.
Notes
- Use a mix of half chicken broth and half beef broth for a deeper color.
- Swap the spinach for kale if you want a leaf that stays a bit firmer.
- Use tri-color tortellini to make the soup look very festive and colorful for kids.
- If you want a creamy soup, add a splash of heavy cream at the end.
- You can use turkey sausage to make the meal even leaner and healthier.
- Add a parmesan rind to the broth while it simmers for an extra salty kick.