Fall Tortellini Soup

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by cutting up carrots and celery.
  2. 2Dice the onion.
  3. 3Heat up some olive oil in a large pot.
  4. 4Add the diced onion and saute for a minute before adding the Italian sausage.
  5. 5Cook the sausage for a minute, then add Italian seasoning, salt, ground black pepper, and fennel seed.
  6. 6Continue to cook until the sausage is almost browned.
  7. 7Add carrots and celery. Sauté about 5 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften.
  8. 8Stir in tomato paste. Cook for another 5 minutes, until fragrant.
  9. 9Sprinkle in the flour and stir for 1 minute (it will look dry, just keep stirring so it doesn’t burn).
  10. 10Gradually pour in the beef broth, stirring well. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 15 minutes.
  11. 11Stir in heavy cream.
  12. 12Add tortellini and spinach.
  13. 13Simmer until the tortellini is tender, about 2-3 minutes.
  14. 14Finish with parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
  15. 15Serve hot with extra cheese on top.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb mild Italian sausage
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 3 carrots
  • 3 stalks celery
  • 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp fennel seed, lightly crushed
  • 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
  • olive oil

Equipment

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