Fall Tortellini Soup

• tempo total: 30 minutes

Ingredientes

1 lb mild Italian sausage

1 yellow onion, chopped

3 carrots, chopped 🥕

3 stalks celery, chopped

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

2 tsp Italian seasoning

1 tsp salt

1 tsp fennel seed, lightly crushed

6 oz tomato paste

1/2 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

1/2 cup grated Parmesan + plus more for serving 🧀

Instruções

In a large stockpot over medium high heat, add onion and saute for a minute before adding sausage. Cook for a minute, then add spices. Continue to cook until almost browned.

Add carrots, and celery. Sauté about 5 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften.

Stir in tomato paste. Cook for another 5 minutes, until fragrant.

Sprinkle in the flour and stir for 1 minute (it will look dry, just keep stirring so it doesn’t burn).

Gradually pour in the broth, stirring well. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes.

Stir in cream, tortellini, and spinach. Simmer until the tortellini is tender, about 2-3 minutes.

Finish with Parmesan and stir until melted. Serve hot with extra cheese on top.