A bowl of this Sausage and Creamy Tortellini Soup will fill you up with all the comforts of home. This hearty soup is great for weekday meals or casual get-togethers since it has sausage, tortellini, and a creamy broth.
What You Need to Make the Soup Base:
1.5 pounds of Italian sausage, rinds removed (mild or spicy)
1/4 cup of olive oil
1 diced medium onion
three minced garlic cloves
Two peeled and sliced carrots
chopped celery (two stalks)
Quarts of chicken stock
1.5 ounces (1 can) chunked tomatoes, no-seed
half a spoonful of pesto
dried oregano, 1 teaspoon
Optional: 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes for heat.
Season with black pepper and salt to taste.
For a Velvety Sheen:
3/4 cup of light or heavy cream, or a combination of the two
For thickening, you may optionally add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch.
1 (9-oz) bag of tortellini, preferably cheese-filled, either fresh or frozen
2 cups of coarsely chopped fresh spinach
half a cup of Parmesan cheese that has been shredded the
For the garnish, chop some fresh parsley.
Instructions
