Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb sweet sausage casing removed
• ½ cup diced onions
• ¼ diced carrots
• ¼ cup diced celery
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 8 oz crushed tomatoes
• 9 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 5oz spinach, stems removed and leaves chopped
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

1. In a pot, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and bring it to medium heat. Then remove the casing of 1 lb. sweet Italian sausage and place it into the hot oil. Use a wooden spoon to break up the meat and stir until it’s fully cooked.
2. Now add onion, celery and carrots. Sauté about 5 minutes or until cooked through. Next add garlic, salt and oregano and cook for 1 minute.
3. Sprinkle in 1/4 cup flour and mix it for a few minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
4. Then add 6 cups of chicken broth along with 8 oz of crushed tomatoes. Give the soup a quick stir and bring the pot to a boil.
5. Now add 9 oz of refrigerated 3 cheese tortellini and let them cook for about 5-7 minutes. Then reduce the heat to a simmer.
6. Add spinach. Stir for about 1-2 minute then pour in 1/4 heavy cream and stir for an additional minute.
7. Optional: top with parmesan.

*If using frozen tortellini defrost first*