Spinach Tomato Sausage Tortellini Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 (9 oz) package cheese tortellini
• 3 cups fresh spinach, packed
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Preparation:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Stir in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, dried basil, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the mixture to a boil.
4. Add the tortellini to the pot and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 7-8 minutes.
5. Reduce the heat to a simmer and stir in the fresh spinach. Cook until the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes.
6. Stir in the heavy cream and season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve the soup hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Enjoy your hearty and comforting Spinach Tomato Sausage Tortellini Soup!