soups-and-salads
Smoked Sausage and Tortellini Soup
Ingredients
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 Medium Onion, 1/2 inch minced
1 clove Garlic, minced
1 tbsp Tomato Paste
1 package Smoked Sausage (cut into 1/4 inch slices)
1 can Diced Tomatoes
4 cup Chicken Broth
1 package Fresh Cheese Tortellini
1 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper
2 cup Baby Spinach
1 cup Parmesan Cheese - optional
Nothing is better than a bowl of warm sausage and tortellini soup filled with cheesy pasta and meaty smoked sausage.
Make it with Smoked Sausage
Directions
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic in oil until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and smoked sausage and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the diced tomatoes, broth, tortellini, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes, then stir in spinach and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, if desired.
