There’s nothing quite like a warm, hearty bowl of soup when the weather starts to cool down — especially one that’s easy enough to throw together on a busy weeknight.

As fall approaches, I’ve been seeing recipes for sausage and tortellini soup all over social media. With savory Italian sausage, cheesy tortellini, and a rich, comforting tomato base, it looked like exactly the kind of low-effort recipe I’d reach for after a long day.

The recipe called for just a handful of standard ingredients I could find at the grocery store, along with a few pantry staples.

I was impressed by how quickly everything came together — the soup was cozy, filling…