ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND TORTELLINI SOUP recipe

Good evening Foodies..Here is the recipe for my newest Video (look for it at Soup Queen's How to Make Sausage and Tortellini soup) on YouTube  Very filling but light! Let me know your thoughts!

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND TORTELLINI SOUP

Makes 8-10 servings

Prep time: 10 min

Cooking time: 30 min

2 Tbs Olive oil (add more as needed)

16 oz sweet Italian sausage (Turkey or pork or vegetarian)-cut in bite sized pieces

1 large onion chopped

64 oz chicken stock (fresh, canned, boxed or spoon able-vegetarians can sub Veg. Broth)

1-2 cups fresh mushrooms sliced or 1 8 oz can, drained (optional)

2- 14 oz  cans (or 1 -28 oz can) Kidney, navy or pinto beans-drained and rinsed

2- 15 oz cans Bella Luna diced tomatoes

1 tsp each dried: oregano, rosemary, basil and thyme (fresh-2 TBS- is always best if not then dried)

12 oz. tortellini, uncooked (small ones work best)

Salt and Pepper to taste

16 oz washed baby spinach

Fresh Basil and Parmesan cheese for garnish

In a 10 qt. pot, heat oil, saute onions, add sausage and brown. Drain. Add broth, tomatoes, mushrooms and herbs. Bring to boil on high, lower to Med and simmer 10 min. Last 30 minutes: Add Pastas. return to boil on Med High then lower to simmer for 10 min and spinach last few minutes. Serve with  freshly grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Add crusty Italian bread. Buon appetito!

Freezable. Recipe can be cut in 1/2 for smaller proportions.

Slow cooker: Can be done in slow cooker. Add pasta and tortellini last hour.Spinach last 10-15 min.

Use this recipe..may be varied in video...