Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup
A creamy, tomato-based Italian-American soup with halal Italian sausage, cheese-filled tortellini, and caramelized onions, ready in 40 minutes. Perfect for family dinners or cozy weeknights, this soup balances smoky sausage, pasta, and silky broth for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
8 oz mozzarella-filled tortellini
1 lb halal Italian sausage (turkey or chicken-based)
1 medium onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream (or non-dairy alternative)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat
Add halal Italian sausage and cook until browned, 5-7 minutes
Push sausage aside and sauté onions until caramelized, 10 minutes
Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute
Add crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, and cooked sausage
Simmer soup for 15-20 minutes
Add tortellini and cook until al dente, 3-4 minutes
Stir in heavy cream and simmer 2-3 minutes
Season with salt and pepper to taste
Notes
Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth to keep the soup vegan-friendly (without sausage/tortellini)
Swap tortellini for other pasta shapes if preferred
Add spinach or carrots for extra nutrients
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days