CREAMY SAUSAGE AND TORTELLINI SOUP

Wow! This soup was incredible. Will make it again for sure! I used hot Italian sausage because that is what I had on hand. It was great. Will try with mild next time.

4-6 SERVINGS

PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES 

COOK TIME: 35 MINUTES 

TOTAL TIME: 45 MINUTES

This recipe adapted form : www.modernhoney.com

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb. Italian sausage
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 1 small shallot, diced
• 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• ¼ c. all-purpose flour
• 5 c. chicken broth
• 14 oz. refrigerated cheese tortellini*
• 1 tsp. kosher sea salt
• ½ tsp. ground black pepper
• ½ tsp. Italian seasoning
• 6 ounces chopped fresh spinach
• 2 c. half & half (or heavy cream)

Instructions

1. In a large stockpot set over medium-high, cook the sausage until browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked sausage to a paper towel lined plate; set aside.
2. Add onion, shallot and carrot, sauté for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are soft. Add the garlic and sauté for an additional 2 minutes, or until fragrant, stirring occasionally to prevent it from burning.
3. Whisk 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 of the sausage, then add it along with the tortellini, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, spinach, and half & half. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until the tortellini is fully cooked.
5. Serve immediately with freshly grated parmesan, if desired.

Notes
-I used regular Italian sausage, NOT hot Italian sausage. You can also use plain pork sausage and season with an additional 1 tsp. Italian seasoning.
*You can use whatever stuffed tortellini you prefer.