===== Tortellini & Sausage Soup =====
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[[Soup]], [[Pork]]\\ 
Prep Time: 15 minutes\\ 
Cook Time: 30 minutes\\ 
Serves: 5\\ 

Ingredients:
  * 1 pound ground Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
  * 3 large carrots (peeled and chopped)
  * 1 onion (finely chopped)
  * 1 rib celery (finely chopped)
  * 1½ tsp Italian seasoning
  * 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  * 1 tsp salt
  * ⅛ tsp pepper
  * 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  * 1 can diced tomatoes (with juice (28oz or 798ml))
  * 1 cup marinara sauce
  * 3 cups fresh or frozen cheese tortellini (9oz or 250g)
  * 2 cups fresh (chopped spinach)
  * Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  * Fresh chopped parsley (optional)\\

Steps:
  - In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, cook and stir the sausage over medium-high heat until browned, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  - Add the carrots, onion, and celery. Cook and stir until the onion has softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  - Add the Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper and cook for 1 minute.
  - Add the broth, tomatoes, and marinara sauce and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the carrots are almost tender.
  - Stir in the tortellini. Cover and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, until al dente.
  - Stir in the spinach, then taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
  - Serve with the Parmesan and parsley, if desired.

{{tag>soup pork}}