Delicious and comforting sausage and tortellini soup

This soup is a perfect combination of savory sausage, cheesy tortellini, and flavorful vegetables in a rich broth. It's a great meal to warm you up on a cozy night in.

Ingredients

• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 package refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

Directions

1. In a large pot, brown the sausage over medium heat, breaking it up into crumbles. Remove excess fat.
2. Add onions and garlic to the pot and sauté until tender.
3. Stir in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, carrots, celery, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions.
6. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
7. Serve hot with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

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