Tuscan Cheese Tortellini and Sausage Soup
This delicious Italian soup features cheese-filled tortellini, chicken sausage, white beans, crushed tomatoes, and fresh spinach, Enjoy!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 T. extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 med. onion diced
- 1 lb. sliced chicken sausage links Italian sausage
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 c. chicken broth
- 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 (18-20 oz.) pkg. refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 (15 oz.) can white beans drained and rinsed
- 1 (6 oz.) pkg. fresh baby spinach leaves
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large pot, over medium-high heat, add olive oil and diced onions. Sauté until onions are soft and translucent, about 6 minutes.
- Add chicken sausage and cook until sausage is golden, 4 minutes more. Stir in garlic, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and red pepper flakes; season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a rolling simmer and add cheese tortellini. Simmer 20 minutes.
- Stir in white beans and spinach and cook until wilted, 1 minute.
- Serve in bowls garnished with shredded Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Cook's Note: For a creamier soup, add a half cup of Greek yogurt or sour cream.