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GRAMMY'S SAUSAGE & TORTILLINI SOUP

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Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Italian sausage, mild or spicy per taste (casings removed)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups carrots, chunky
  • 3 tsp garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into 4-6 cubes
  • 1 14.5oz can tomatoes, petite diced
  • 12 oz dry cheese tortellini
  • 4 oz spinach, frozen chopped (or equiv fresh chopped)
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp basil, dried
  • 1/2 tsp oregano, dried
  • 3 cubes chicken bouillon

Instructions
 

  • In a large dutch oven, saute Italian sausage on medium-high heat until crumbled and cooked through. Remove from pot and set aside
  • In the same pot, add your diced onion, carrots, and garlic until slightly tender and onions are translucent.
  • Add your sausage back into the pot with the veggies and then add all of the remaining ingredients except for the tortellini.
  • Bring soup to a light boil and add tortellini. Reduce heat and simmer until tortellini is tender and cream cheese is melted and creamy, stirring regularly to prevent sticking and scorching.
  • Serve with crisp, green salad and warm, crusty bread to dip into broth. ENJOY!