Italian Creamy Tortellini Soup

Creamy tortellini soup with tender tortellini, fresh kale, and Italian sausage. Tortellini soup is hearty, easy, and made in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb mild Italian sausage
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 tsp salt, adjust to taste
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 6 oz tomato sauce
- 12 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1/2 bunch kale, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
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Preheat a deep heavy pot over medium heat. Add in the Italian sausage and cook it until it turns a light shade of brown.
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Add in the diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Add pressed garlic and season with 1 tsp salt or to taste.
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Add chicken broth and tomato sauce. Simmer for 15 minutes.
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Stir in the tortellini and simmer for about 5 minutes. You may need to adjust the cooking time depending on the size of your tortellini.
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Stir in the chopped kale and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until kale is tender. Remove the heat and serve.