Cheese Tortellini and Kale Soup

Name: Cheese Tortellini and Kale Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 12 servings (3 quarts).
Ingredients: 3 Italian sausage links (4 ounces each), sliced; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 cup chopped fennel bulb; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cartons (32 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup water; 4 cups chopped fresh kale; 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 45 min.

Makes

12 servings (3 quarts)

A steaming bowl of this hearty soup is always a welcomed dish with both my family and neighbors. I often serve it when we get together during the cold months to watch football games. I add crusty bread, sliced cheese and grapes to round out the meal. —Marlena Liimatainen, Denton, Maryland

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Ingredients

3 Italian sausage links (4 ounces each), sliced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 cup chopped fennel bulb
4 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cartons (32 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
4 cups chopped fresh kale
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook the sausage, onion, fennel, garlic, thyme and pepper flakes in oil until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Add broth and water; bring to a boil.
Stir in kale and beans; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until kale is tender. Add tortellini; simmer, uncovered, for 7-9 minutes or until tender.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 180 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 641mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fat.

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