Italian Tortellini Soup

This tortellini soup recipe is quick to prepare and rich in healthy and tasty ingredients.

Ingredients

• 3 turkey sausage links
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 cans chicken broth low sodium
• 1-3/4 cups water
• 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 package of cheese tortellini
• 1 bunch fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
• 2-1/4 teaspoons chopped fresh basil or 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• A pinch of red pepper flakes
• Grated Parmesan, optional

Recipe

1. Crumble sausage into a Dutch oven then add the onion.
2. Cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.
3. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
4. Add broth, water and tomatoes and bring to a boil.
5. Add tortellini and bring to a boil.
6. Cook for 7-9 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Lower the heat, add the spinach, basil, pepper and pepper flakes.
8. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until spinach is wilted.
9. Serve with cheese if desired.

Yield: 6 servings