Fall Tortellini Soup

25m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Chop carrots, celery, and dice onion.
  2. 2Heat olive oil in a large pot.
  3. 3Add diced onion and saute for a minute before adding Italian sausage. Cook for a minute, then add spices (ground black pepper, Italian seasoning, salt, fennel seed). Continue to cook until almost browned.
  4. 4Add carrots and celery. Saute about 5 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften.
  5. 5Stir in tomato paste. Cook for another 5 minutes, until fragrant.
  6. 6Sprinkle in the flour and stir for 1 minute.
  7. 7Gradually pour in the beef broth, stirring well. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes.
  8. 8Add heavy cream, tortellini, and spinach.
  9. 9Let that cook until the tortellini is tender, about 2-3 minutes.
  10. 10Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
  11. 11Serve the soup.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb mild Italian sausage
  • 1 chopped yellow onion
  • 3 chopped carrots
  • 3 stalks chopped celery
  • 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp lightly crushed fennel seed
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 7 cups beef broth
  • 20 oz cheese tortellini
  • 2 cups heavy cream, half-and-half, or coconut cream
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan

Equipment

large stockpotknifecutting boardwooden spoon

Tips

  • This soup tastes even better the next day.
  • Serve hot with extra cheese on top.