Description
A hearty and comforting soup featuring butternut squash, sausage, and tortellini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cheese tortellini
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Add sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in butternut squash and thyme, cook for 5 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until squash is tender.
- Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Freeze leftovers for later use.
- Adjust the spice level by using spicy sausage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Butternut Squash Sausage Tortellini Soup