Butternut Squash Chicken Tortellini Soup
Welcome to a cozy culinary adventure with our Butternut Squash Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe! This creamy and comforting soup combines the natural sweetness of butternut squash with savory chicken sausage and tender tortellini, making it the perfect dish for chilly evenings or family gatherings. Packed with flavor and nutrition, each bowl is a warm hug for your taste buds. Easy to prepare and adaptable to your preferences, this recipe will soon become a staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken sausage, casing removed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Pour in the chicken broth, bringing it to a boil. Add butternut squash, thyme, sage, and red pepper flakes; reduce heat to simmer for about 15-20 minutes until squash is tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth using a hand blender or by transferring it in batches to a regular blender.
- Mix in heavy cream and tortellini; cook until tortellini are tender (about 5-7 minutes).
- Season with salt and pepper before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg