Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is my favorite soup recipe. It's quick to fix on a busy night and full of healthy, tasty ingredients. It originally called for spicy sausage links, but I've found that turkey sausage, or even ground turkey breast, is just as good. Ingredients:
3 italian turkey sausage links (4 ounces each), casings removed |
1 medium onion, chopped |
6 garlic cloves, minced |
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth |
1-3/4 cups water |
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained |
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini |
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped |
2-1/4 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 3/4 teaspoon dried basil |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
dash crushed red pepper flakes |
shredded parmesan cheese, optional |
Directions:
1. Crumble sausage into a Dutch oven; add onion. Cook and stir over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
2. Add tortellini; return to a boil. Cook for 7-9 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; add the spinach, basil, pepper and pepper flakes. Cook 2-3 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted. Serve with cheese if desired. Yield: 6 servings (2 quarts).
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