Tortellini, Mushroom and Kielbasa Soup

Submitted by Rylees Chef

"Quick, simple and flavorful soup."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 12 ounces fully cooked smoked kielbasa, thinly sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, thinly sliced
• 1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced or grated
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
• 10 cups chicken stock or 10 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups kale, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) package cheese tortellini
• 1 cup grated asiago cheese or 1 cup parmesan cheese

directions

1. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium high heat.
2. Add next 8 ingredients and saute until vegetables are soft and kielbasa is brown.
3. Add broth and bring to boil.
4. Stir in kale.
5. Reduce heat to low and simmer until kale is wilted.
6. Add Tortellini to soup.
7. Simmer until pasta is just tender but still firm to bite.