Easy Sausage, Tortellini and Kale Tomato Soup: Tomato Soup Never Tasted So Good
Ingredients
- 1 cup onions, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup red bell peppers, chopped
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 (12 oz) package fully cooked Trader Joe’s chicken and herb sausages (or your favorite), cut into small pieces, see shopping tips
- 1 (32 oz) container reduced-sodium chicken broth (4 cups)
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes (unseasoned)
- 1 (16 oz) jar of pizza or pasta sauce, I used Ragu pizza sauce or use your favorite
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- ¼-½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 (10 oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini, see shopping tips
- 4 cups chopped or torn fresh kale, I used Trader Joe’s organic Tuscan kale, cut and washed
- Grated Parmesan cheese, optional topping
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add onions, carrots, and red bell peppers. Cook in microwave for 3 minutes, to soften.
- Heat olive oil in a large, nonstick pot. Add softened vegetables and garlic. Cook and stir over medium heat for 1½ minutes. Add sausage pieces and continue to cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Stir in broth, crushed tomatoes, and pizza or pasta sauce. Add Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in tortellini and kale. Turn heat to medium-low. Cover, and simmer for 8 minutes, until pasta is tender (al dente) but not overcooked. Stir often.
- Ladle into bowls. Top each with a little Parmesan cheese, if desired.
- Since the pasta absorbs some of the liquid when reheating, you might need to add a little more chicken broth or water.
- This soup freezes great, too.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 268kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 19gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 989mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gBlue Smart Points: 5Green Smart Points: 6Plus Points: 7