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Tortellini Soup

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 people

Equipment

  • 1 Large, heavy-bottomed pan
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Knife for chopping
  • 1 Can opener
  • 1 Spoon for stirring

Ingredients
  

  • 9 oz refrigerated tortellini
  • 1 lb ground Italian sausage
  • 32 oz vegetable broth (or chicken)
  • 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach packed
  • ½ cup onion diced
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat the pan over medium-high heat. Heat the oil and add in diced onion. Sauté until onions are translucent: 3-4 minutes.
  • Crumble Italian sausage and garlic with the onion. Cook until sausage is no longer pink: about 4-5 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
  • Stir in crushed tomatoes, broth, basil, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer about 20 minutes.
  • Add tortellini and spinach. Simmer for about 5-10 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
  • OPTIONAL: Top with parmesan cheese.
Keyword Dinner, Pasta, Soup, Spinach