This creamy tortellini soup is chock full of flavor, with Italian sausage, garlic, and Italian seasonings. Heavy cream makes it a rich and delicious soup everyone will love!
8 to 12 ounces sweet Italian sausage, removed from casings
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 rib celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 teaspoons Italian herb blend
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules or base
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 cups chicken stock, unsalted or low sodium
8 ounces fresh or frozen tortellini
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups frozen peas and carrots, steamed following the package directions
Fine sea salt or kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Break the sausage into pieces and add it to the hot skillet. Cook undisturbed for 2 minutes, then add the onion and celery and continue to cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes, until the meat is well browned and the vegetables are softened.
Add the garlic and Italian herbs and cook for 2 minutes longer.
Add the bouillon and chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the tortellini to the pot and cook, uncovered, following the package directions for timing.
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water; stir until smooth. Add the slurry to the pot and cook, stirring, until thickened. Add the heavy cream and vegetables; bring to a gentle simmer and continue to cook until heated through.