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This creamy tortellini soup is a hearty, flavor-packed meal made with tender cheese tortellini, savory Italian sausage, fresh vegetables, and a rich Parmesan cream broth. Finished with fresh basil and parsley, every spoonful is warm, comforting, and full of homemade flavor. It’s the perfect one-pot dinner for chilly nights and guaranteed to become a family favorite.

Prep Time: 20 Minutes | Cook Time: 45 Minutes | Serves 4 | See Full Video Below

Ingredients:

• 4 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 lb Mild Italian Sausage 
• 1 Yellow Onion
• 2 Medium Carrots
• 2 Celery Stalks
• 6 Garlic Cloves
• 1 tsp Fennel
• 6 Oz Tomato Paste
• 3 Tbsp AP Flour
• 1 Cup Sauvignon Blanc
• 8 Cups Chicken Stock
• 1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1 1/2 Cups Heavy Cream
• 16 Oz Tortellini Pasta 
• 1/4 Cup Basil 
• 1/4 Cup Italian Parsley
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions:

• Start by washing the vegetables, then peel and dice the onion, carrots, celery and garlic, and crush the fennel in a bag, set aside
• Chop the basil and parsley and set aside for the end
• Next add 2 tbsp of oil to a large pot and cook the sausage on medium-high heat until browned and cooked
• Remove from pot and set aside, then add the onion, carrots and celery, followed by 2 tbsp of olive oil and a pinch of salt
• Add a dash of chicken stock and scrape the bottom of the pot with a spoon or spatula
• Add the crushed fennel and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally
• After 10 minutes add the garlic and cook another minute or 2
• Add the tomato paste and mix until combined, then cook another 5 minutes
• Pour another splash of chicken stock and scrape the bottom of the pot to get any bits off
• Sprinkle in the flour and mix well, then add the wine and let reduce for 1-2 minutes as your stir
• Next add the chicken stock and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer
• Add the sausage back into the pot along with the parmesan and let it simmer for 10 minutes
• Slowly pour in the heavy cream as you stir, then let it simmer for another 10 minutes
• After 10 minutes, add the tortellini pasta and let it cook as long as the package says (should be fairly quick)
• Last add the chopped basil and parsley
• Ladle into a bowl, serve and enjoy!