Rich, creamy, decadent and delicious, you NEED to get some of this Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup in your life.
Like, NOW.
Not a fan of spice, go ahead and turn down the heat with a little less red pepper flake.
And don’t forget to serve this beauty alongside a nice loaf of crusty bread.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- Cheese tortellini
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp flour
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp red pepper flake
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/4 cup butter
- Sharp white cheddar, grated
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
Step 1
Cook tortellini according to package directions.
Set aside.
Step 2
Over medium heat, brown sausage in a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Remove from the pan and set aside once the sausage is cooked through.
Step 3
In the same pan, melt butter and saute onion and garlic until soft and translucent.
Step 4
Sprinkle flour into the pan and quickly stir to create a roux.
Step 5
Slowly whisk stock into the pan, and continue whisking until it’s lump-free.
Add Italian seasoning, red pepper flake, salt, pepper and milk.
Simmer until warmed through.
Step 6
Return sausage to the pan, along with greens.
Gently stir until greens are wilted.
Add cooked tortellini.
Step 7
Serve garnished with grated Sharp White Cheddar Cheese.
Enjoy!