Mushroom, Leek, Chicken Sausage and Tortellini Soup

Cheese tortellini, chicken sausage, leeks, and mushrooms combine in this easy-to-make, hearty soup seasoned with hot sauce and garlic.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 313 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 (9 ounce) package cheese tortellini
• 5 large mushrooms, chopped
• 2 large leeks, cleaned, and cut into 1/4 inch thick rounds
• 4 chicken sausages, sliced in 1/3-inch rounds
• 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™), or to taste
• 5 sprigs chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the olive oil in a skillet, and heat over medium-high heat. Stir in the mushrooms and leeks; cook and stir until they soften, about 5 minutes. Set aside until needed.

Step 2

Meanwhile, pour the chicken broth into a large pan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the sausage, tortellini, garlic, and hot sauce. Reduce heat to medium, and stir in the mushrooms and leeks. Cover, and simmer soup mixture for 30 minutes. Serve garnished with cilantro.