Ingredients
16ozitalian sausage,(pork or turkey, mild or hot) removed from casings
1tbspolive oil
1½cupsyellow onion,(1 medium), chopped
1⅓cupscarrots,(3 medium), chopped
4clovesgarlic,minced
5cupslow-sodium beef broth
2canstomatoes,(14.5 oz), diced
1cantomato sauce,(8 oz)
1tbspItalian Seasoning
salt and freshly ground black pepper
9ozthree cheese tortellini,refrigerated
2cupskale,packed, chopped, thick ribs removed
parmesan cheese,Finely shredded, for serving, optional
Preparation
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Crumble sausage into pot and brown, stirring and breaking up sausage occasionally, until cooked through.
Drain sausage onto a plate lined with several layers of paper towels while reserving 1 tablespoon rendered fat in pot.
Add onions and carrots and saute for 3 minutes then add garlic and saute for 1 minute longer.
Stir in beef broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Bring to a light boil, return sausage to pot, cover pot and reduce heat to medium-low and allow to simmer for about 15 minutes until carrots are nearly tender.
Stir in tortellini and kale then cover and cook for 7 to 9 minutes longer. Serve warm with parmesan cheese if desired.
