The BEST Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage and Spinach - Easy Recipe

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

tortellini

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortellini

💰Cheaper: pasta + filling

Whole wheat tortellini adds fiber.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds umami.

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a pot over medium heat.

Add 1 medium chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.

Add 1 pound (450g) Italian sausage, casings removed, and cook for another 4-5 minutes until no longer pink, crumbling the meat while cooking.

Stir in 1 diced carrot, 2 chopped celery sticks, and 6 minced garlic cloves. Cook for 5 more minutes, stirring constantly.

Add 1/2 tsp thyme, 1 tsp dried basil, and 1/2 tsp oregano to the pot.

Pour in 4 cups (1 liter) vegetable stock and 2 cans (28oz - 800g) crushed tomatoes.

Season with 1 tsp (5g) salt and ¼ tsp (1g) black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.

Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Add 9 oz (250g) tortellini and 1 cup (240g) cream. Cook for about 7-10 minutes until tortellini are tender.

Stir in 2 cups (40g) fresh baby spinach and turn off the heat.

Serve with Parmesan shavings, fresh basil, and garlic cheese toast.

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