Sausage Tortellini Soup

Name: Sausage Tortellini Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, (divided); 19 ounces (538g) Italian sausage (hot or mild); 1 cup (150g) finely diced yellow onion, ((~1 small onion)); 1 cup (145g) peeled and finely diced large carrots, ((~2-3 carrots)); 2 teaspoons minced garlic ((~3-4 cloves)); 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup (33g) all-purpose flour; 5 cups (1,200g) chicken broth or stock ((I recommend Swanson's chicken stock)); 1 pkg. (12 oz; 340 g) three cheese tortellini ((See Note 1)); 1 and 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 3 ounces (4 cups lightly packed; 100g) fresh baby spinach (stems removed and coarsely chopped); 2 cups (460g) half and half (or heavy cream); salt and pepper, (to taste); Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, (to preference); Optional: crusty baguette for serving

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:20min

This creamy and flavorful Sausage Tortellini Soup is packed to the brim with delicious ingredients -- Italian sausage, cheese-filled tortellinis, vegetables, and herbs. Serve this hearty soup with lots of Parmesan cheese and some crusty bread for a filling and comforting meal.

Updated at: Sat, 29 Oct 2022 15:09:20 GMT