Creamy Sausage Pumpkin Soup with Tortellini and Kale

My Creamy Sausage Pumpkin Soup with Tortellini and Kale  is the perfect pumpkin soup recipe this fall. Everything comes together in one large pot, and there is so much flavor! It’s a great soup to make for a quick dinner and goes perfectly with crusty bread! Trust me, you’ll want to. make a double batch of this creamy soup!

If you’re looking for more fall recipes, I have plenty. And soup recipes, too! To make this soup even more delicious, use my homemade chicken stock from rotisserie chicken!

What Ingredients Do You Need to Make This Recipe?

• Italian-Style Chicken Sausage – Using chicken “mild italian sausage” keeps this soup lighter while still packing in flavor. Because chicken sausage is so lean, you don’t need to worry about remembering to drain fat.
• Pumpkin Purée – This is the star of the soup, giving it a rich, creamy texture and a subtle sweetness. Make sure to use pure canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, to avoid added sugars and spices.
• Kale – Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and discard the tough stems.
• Refrigerated Cheese Tortellini – These little pasta pockets make the soup hearty and satisfying.

How to Make This Sausage Pumpkin Soup

First, heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and sage leaves. Cook over medium heat until fragrant, 3-5 minutes.

Next, add chicken sausage to the pot and break it up into small pieces using a wooden spoon. Mix and cook until sausage is browned, 3-5 minutes. 

Add the pumpkin puree and the salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes;stir to combine. Make sure everything is coated in the pumpkin puree.

Add the chicken broth and heavy cream to the pot and mix to combine.

Add your torn-up kale before giving the soup a big stir.

Cover the pot and cook on medium-low for 10-15 minutes.

Add the tortellini and cook for 2 more minutes. Serve and enjoy! Makes 4 hearty servings! 

Storage and Reheating Instructions

• Separate the Broth and Solids – Use a slotted spoon to place the sausage, onion, kale, and tortellini in one container. Store the broth in a separate container.
• Prevent Soggy Tortellini – Keeping the broth and solids separate helps the tortellini stay firm and prevents them from absorbing too much liquid.
• Reheating on the Stove – Heat the broth on the stove until hot, then add the solid ingredients back in to warm through. This keeps the soup tasting fresh and delicious!