TAMMY'S TOMATO KALE TORTELLINE SOUP

• servings: 6-8
• active time: 30 min

Ingredients

Soup:

• ¾ Ib spicy Italian sausage (Tammy uses 1lb of regular and adds red pepper flakes after serving to taste).

• 1 small onion, diced

• 4 large cloves of garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 (14 oz) can of whole tomatoes, blended with an immersion blender **Crushed tomatoes work too

• 4 cups chicken broth

• ½ bunch of kale, ribs removed & chopped

• 10 oz cheese tortellini - fresh (not dried)

• 1 cup heavy cream

• Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste

• sprinkle in Italian seasoning if you want for more flavor.

Topping:

• Parmesan cheese

• Crushed red pepper flakes, if desired

Directions

1. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the spicy Italian sausage and onion then cook, stirring often while breaking up the sausage into crumbles, for 5 minutes.

2. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Discard any excess grease.

3. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Add the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth then stir until well combined. Bring to a boil then reduce to low and simmer for 15 minutes.

4. Add the kale, tortellini, and heavy cream. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the kale has wilted. Taste and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.

5. Serve immediately with parmesan and crushed red pepper flakes on the side, if desired.