Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup

Chef Kim24 December 2021Soups-Stews

Time

1 Hour

Serves

8

Serving Size

1

Complexity

Medium

Calories

203

Carbs

18

Tags

PorkItalian Cuisine

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 Italian sausage links (4 ounces each), casings removed
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1-3/4 cups water
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
  • 2-1/4 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Dash crushed red pepper flakes
  • Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

DIRECTIONS

  1. Crumble sausage into a Dutch oven, add onion
  2. Cook and stir over medium heat until meat is no longer pink
  3. Add garlic, cook 1 minute longer
  4. Stir in the broth, water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil
  5. Add tortellini, return to a boil
  6. Cook for 7-9 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally
  7. Reduce heat,; add the spinach, basil, pepper and pepper flakes
  8. Cook 2-3 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted
  9. Serve with cheese if desired. Yield: 6 servings (2 quarts)

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