Cozy One-Pot Italian Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
1 tbsp olive oil
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1 medium red bell pepper, diced
03 -
½ medium onion, diced
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1 lb ground hot sausage
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1 tsp garlic, minced
→ Soup
06 -
32 oz low sodium chicken broth
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15 oz jarred alfredo sauce
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½ tsp Italian seasoning
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¼ tsp black pepper
→ Add-Ins
10 -
9 oz refrigerated cheese filled tortellini
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5 oz baby spinach leaves
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parmesan cheese for topping (optional)
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat a large dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add in the olive oil and cook the bell pepper, onion and sausage until the sausage is browned and no longer pink. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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Add in the chicken broth and jarred Alfredo sauce, as well as the italian seasoning and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil.
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Add in the cheese filled tortellini. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally until the tortellini is tender.
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Stir in the spinach, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes, until the spinach is wilted. Spoon the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly grated parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!
# Notes:
01 -
Can substitute sausage with shredded chicken
02 -
Use fresh tortellini for best results
03 -
Add more broth if soup becomes too thick