SPICY SAUSAGE TORTELLINI SOUP

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Written By Chris Whonsetler

This is the soup Chris and Stephanie referenced as their notable meal in EP44 Kitchen Accidents. This dish is pure delight. Its the perfect balance of rich & creamy with umami undertones and will satiate the most ravenous of eaters.

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Total prep & cook time ~ 30 min - Makes about 10 cups

Equipment:

  • Smoker

  • Stove Top

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage

  • 1 yellow onion

  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed then minced

  • 3 Tablespoon flour

  • 1 Tablespoon Spiceology shiitake powder

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • 1 teaspoon oregano

  • 1 teaspoon cayenne

  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce

  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust as necessary, start lighter if unsure)

  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 5 cups chicken stock

  • 2 cups chopped kale

  • 2 cups cheese tortellini

  • Salt to taste

Directions:

  • Quarter the onion and smoke for 30-60 min at 200º (optional)

  • Brown the sausage (Ep3 You Are Browning Meat Wrong)

  • Dice the onion, add to sausage and cook until soft, about 10 min

  • Add the garlic and cook for 1 min

  • Add the flour and cook 1-2 min

  • Add remaining dry ingredients & stir

  • Add broth and scrape the up fond with a wooden spatula (caramelized bits of food on the bottom of the pan)

  • Slowly add heavy cream, bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer

  • Add the kale and tortellini and simmer 5 min.

  • Serve while its hot!

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Hot Tips:

  • If making in bulk to food prep we recommend cooking and storing the tortellini separately, it may get too soggy if stored in the liquid too long.

  • We LOVE Tapatío Hot Sauce, choose your favorite

  • MeatEaters Gnome on the Range is a killer substitute for the shiitake powder, just be aware it contains salt, so watch how much you add, you probably do not need more.

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