One Pot Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 14.5 ounces can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 9 ounces package cheese tortellini
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 Prise salt to taste
• 1 Prise pepper to taste
• 1 serving grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks (about 5-7 minutes).
2. Once the sausage is browned, add the diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
3. Stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, and red pepper flakes (if using) to bloom the spices for about 1 minute.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and add the can of diced tomatoes with their juices. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
5. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and add the tortellini. Cook according to the package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes for fresh tortellini or 7-9 minutes for frozen.
6. When the tortellini is tender, stir in the fresh spinach and let it wilt for about 1-2 minutes.
7. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve hot, garnished with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese on top.