Zanhard's Recipes

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:

1. In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, cook and stir the sausage over medium-high heat until browned, about 3 to 4 minutes.
2. Add the carrots, onion, and celery. Cook and stir until the onion has softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Add the Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper and cook for 1 minute.
4. 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.
5. Stir in the tortellini. Cover and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, until al dente.
6. Stir in the spinach, then taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
7. Serve with the Parmesan and parsley, if desired.