Soups are on rotation during fall and winter around here and this rustic tortellini soup is one of our all-time faves. Serve with a loaf of crusty bread and a big ole salad.
Rustic Tortellini Soup
Ingredients
- 1 pound of Italian sausage links casings removed I used 2 hot sausages and 3 mild. This gives the soup a nice kick of spice but not too much.
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 1 large box chicken broth or bone broth I prefer bone both- healthier for you and gives the soup a great taste!
- 1 cup water
- 2 28 oz. cans of diced tomatoes undrained
- 10 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini you can use 1 or 2 packages depending on how much pasta you like in the soup. Don’t use frozen tortellini for this, will turn to mush
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- ¼ tsp pepper
- Crushed red pepper to taste
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese for topping before serving
Instructions
- Crumble sausage in a Dutch oven or soup pot, add onion. Cook and stir over medium heat until meat is cooked through.
- Add the garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
- Stir in the broth, water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil.,
- Add tortellini;spinach, basil, pepper and pepper flakes (if using). Return to a boil.
- Cook for 5-8 minutes or until almost tender, stirring occasionally.
- Add another cup or two of broth if you want a thinner consistency after the pasta cooks. Serve topped with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Enjoy and happy fall!
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