welcome to day four of 10 days of high-protein meals! today’s recipe is pure comfort in a bowl—creamy tortellini soup with chicken sausage. it’s rich, hearty, and so filling thanks to our two sources of protein (60g+ per serving!!), veggies, and cozy goodness. save this one for your next meal prep—it holds up so well for leftovers! here’s what you’ll need ⬇️ -1 tbsp olive oil -1 lb ground Italian chicken sausage (spicy or sweet) -1 yellow onion, diced -4 garlic cloves, peeled & minced -2 tespoons dried basil -2 teaspoons dried oregano -1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus additional to taste -1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper -1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) -32-ounces low-sodium chicken broth (can sub low-sodium vegetable broth) -15-ounce can cannellini, navy, or great northern beans, drained & rinsed -28-ounce crushed tomatoes -12-ounces fresh tortellini (I used Taste Republic GF tortellini) -3 packed cups shredded kale -optional: nutritional yeast or grated parmesan for topping 🌱 plant-based swaps: swap the ground sausage for plant-based sausage, or an extra can of white beans. can’t wait for you to try it, and come back tomorrow for day 5! 💪 instructions: *Heat the oil over medium heat in a large pot or dutch oven. Add the chicken sausage and cook, breaking up and stirring occasionally until fully cooked, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the pot and set aside. *To the same pot, add the diced onion and cook, stirring often until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. *Stir in the chicken broth, beans, and crushed tomatoes. Cover the pot, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer, covered, for about 10 minutes to soften the beans. Carefully transfer 2 cups of the soup to a blender. Blend with the steam vent open, on high speed until completely smooth, 30 to 60 seconds. Add the blended soup back the pot and stir to combine. *Add the tortellini, cover, and simmer until the tortellini rises to the top, about 3 minutes. Add the cooked chicken sausage and kale, and stir to combine. Cook until the kale has wilted, 2 to 3 minutes, then serve with nutritional yeast or grated parmesan on top.
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