Creamy Tortellini Soup
This Creamy Tortellini Soup delivers 18g protein and 505 calories per serving in 6-serving batches. Quick stovetop cooking makes this convenient for low-prep dinner rotations. Lower protein density means combining with a protein-focused side — use it as a calorie and carb source on moderate training days.
Ingredients
- •Italian Pork Sausage(454g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Garlic
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- •Tomato, Canned, Crushed
- •Tomato Paste(30g)
- •1 teaspoon sea salt
- •Kale
- •Tortellini, Fresh(284g)
- •Cream, Heavy Whipping(240g)
- •Parmesan Cheese
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •Red pepper flakes(1g)
Instructions
- 1Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the sausage, onion, and garlic and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until the sausage is browned and the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Drain off any excessive fat.
- 2Whisk in the chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, and tomato paste until fully incorporated. Bring to a boil and add the salt, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until slightly reduced, about 15 minutes. Stir in the kale, tortellini, and cream. Cook until the kale is wilted and the pasta is tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 3Ladle the soup into bowls. Sprinkle with Parmesan and red pepper flakes, if desired, before serving.
Nutrition — Per Serving
505
calories
18g
protein
36g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 27g
- Saturated fat
- 17.4g
- Sodium
- 632 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.1g
6 servings per batch · ~168g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Creamy Tortellini Soup have per serving?
Each serving contains 18g of protein and 505 calories with 36g fat and 27g carbs. The fat content is elevated relative to protein, making this less ideal for strict macro-tracking during lean phases.
How long does Creamy Tortellini Soup take to prep?
Quick prep time on the stovetop with 6 servings prepared in a single batch. The larger serving count (6 per batch) maximizes your time efficiency compared to smaller-yield recipes.
Is Creamy Tortellini Soup good for fat loss?
At 505 calories with 18g protein per serving, this recipe is not optimal for fat loss phases where protein density matters most. Consider it an occasional meal rather than a staple during deficit eating.
