Tortellini Sausage Soup

 Ingredients

1lb Italian sausage

1 small yellow onion-diced

2 large carrots-peeled and diced

4 garlic cloves-chopped

1/4 C. flour

5 C. chicken broth

14 oz. refrigerated cheese tortellini

1 tsp. kosher sea salt

1/2 tsp. pepper (optional :))

1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning

6 oz. fresh spinach

2 C. heavy cream

Instructions

1. In a large stockpot set over medium-high, cook the sausage until browned.  Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausage to a paper towel lined plate; set aside.
2. Add onion and carrot, sauté for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are soft. Add the garlic and sauté for additional 2 minutes, or until fragrant, stirring occasionally to prevent from burning.
3. Whish in the flour and cook for 1 minute.  Gradually add in the chicken broth, whisk to combine.  Continue cooking until the mixture reaches a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 6 minutes.
4. Pat as much grease as possible off the sausage, then add it along with tortellini, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, spinach, and heavy cream.  Simmer for 5 minutes, or until the tortellini is fully cooked.
5. Serve immediately with freshly grated parmesan, if desired.

Original recipe found here.

Submitted by Erin