A creamy, hearty bowl featuring pumpkin puree, cheese tortellini, sliced chicken sausage, and fresh kale in a savory broth perfect for chilly evenings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Produce
01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 cups pumpkin puree
05 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
06 - 4 cups chopped kale, stems removed
07 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
→ Meats
08 - 12 ounces chicken sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
→ Pasta
09 - 9 ounces cheese tortellini, fresh or refrigerated
→ Dairy
10 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
→ Seasonings
11 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
14 - Pinch of red pepper flakes, optional
# How To Make It:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and carrot; sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and sliced chicken sausage; cook for 3 to 4 minutes until sausage begins to brown.
02 - Stir in pumpkin puree, chicken broth, dried thyme, ground nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
03 - Add chopped kale and cheese tortellini to the simmering broth. Simmer uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes until tortellini are tender and kale is wilted.
04 - Lower heat to medium-low and stir in heavy cream. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes as desired.
05 - Ladle soup into serving bowls and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
