Sausage and Tortellini Soup with Spinach
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Serves: 4-6 servings
 
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound hot or mild Italian sausage (3 pieces)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 (9-ounce) package cheese tortellini (dried or fresh)
  • 3 ounces (3 cups) baby spinach
  • Salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add sausages and cook, rolling occasionally, until browned all over, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate.
  2. Using the same pot (add more oil if needed),add onion and cook over medium heat until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in broth and bay leaf, scraping up any browned bits, and bring to boil.
  3. Slice sausage ½ inch thick and add to the pot. Stir in tortellini and simmer over medium heat until pasta is tender, 10-12 minutes. Stir in spinach and cook until just wilted, about 1 minute. Discard bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Recipe source: America’s Test Kitchen: The Best Simple Recipes
Recipe by Salu Salo Recipes at https://salu-salo.com/sausage-and-tortellini-soup-with-spinach/