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Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup


      This soup is a staple in my family and everyone loves it. My oldest sister, Addie, loves this soup and I think you will too! 
Recipe number five in my fall series!


Special tools or ingredients: tortellini

Ingredients

1 lb. sausage


1 medium onion, chopped


6 garlic cloves, minced


2 cans chicken broth


1 3/4 cup water


1 can diced tomatoes, undrained


1 package cheese tortellini


1 package (6 oz.) fresh baby spinach


fresh or dried basil


black pepper and red pepper flakes


Shredded Parmesan cheese
 

Tools

Frying pan

Spatula

Pot

Measuring cups

Lid

Instructions

1. Fry sausage and onion in a pan. Once it is halfway cooked, add the minced garlic.

2. Transfer to a pot and add the broth, water, and tomatoes (with the juice). Bring to a boil and add tortellini. Boil for 7-9 minutes.

3. Add basil, spinach, red pepper flakes, and pepper. Heat through until the spinach is wilted.

4. Top with parmesan. (This recipe goes great with garlic bread!)


Serves 4-6

Enjoy on a chilly fall day!
I hope this recipe worked out for you! Enjoy and happy cooking! (Feel free to put recipe suggestions in the comments.)







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