Pumpkin Tortellini Soup Chicken Kale (Print View)

Creamy pumpkin soup with cheese tortellini, chicken sausage, and fresh kale for a cozy autumn dinner.

# 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 ½-inch rounds

→ Pasta

09 - 9 ounces cheese tortellini, fresh or refrigerated

→ Dairy

10 - ½ cup heavy cream

→ Seasonings

11 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
14 - Pinch of red pepper flakes, optional

→ Garnish

15 - Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, optional
16 - Chopped fresh parsley, 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.
02 - Add minced garlic and sliced chicken sausage; cook for 3 to 4 minutes until sausage is lightly browned.
03 - Stir in pumpkin puree, chicken broth, dried thyme, ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring mixture to a simmer.
04 - Add chopped kale and cheese tortellini; simmer uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes until tortellini are tender and kale is wilted.
05 - Lower heat and stir in heavy cream. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
06 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if using. Serve hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The combination of cheese-filled tortellini and velvety pumpkin broth creates this incredible textural contrast that feels indulgent yet somehow still wholesome.
  • You can throw it together in under an hour, but everyone will think you spent the whole afternoon crafting this magical autumn-in-a-bowl experience.
02 -
  • Adding the tortellini too early can turn them mushy, so if youre planning to have leftovers, consider cooking and storing them separately from the soup base.
  • The soup thickens considerably as it cools, so you might need to thin leftovers with additional broth when reheating.
03 -
  • Grate a little fresh nutmeg directly into the soup rather than using pre-ground for a dramatically more vibrant flavor that completely transforms the experience.
  • Reserve some of the crisped sausage pieces as a garnish on top of each serving for textural contrast and visual appeal that elevates the presentation.
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