Sausage & Tomato Tortellini Soup


This soup is one for the books! It comes together in just under 30 minutes and is packed with flavor. One of my good friends always makes this soup and I have fond memories eating it at their Christmas party. When I woke up this morning, I knew that I wanted to create my own spin on it. I really wanted to find a gluten free tortellini but didn't see anything at my store. I'll keep looking, but let me know if you have found one that you enjoy. I would eat this soup without the tortellini during a whole30 and still be completely satisfied. Cheers to #foodfreedom!

Sausage & Tomato Tortellini Soup
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes

1lb sweet Italian ground sausage
1 tablespoon of avocado oil
1 medium sweet onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1, 28oz can of crushed fire roasted tomatoes (Muir Glen organic is my fav)
1 quart of chicken stock (I use costco's organic chicken stock. Ingredients are great)
2 cups of water
A handful of fresh basil, rolled up and chopped
3 handfuls of fresh spinach
1-1/2 teaspoons of salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (omit if you choose)
1, 9oz package of cheese tortellini (I used Buitoni brand)

Make the soup
1. In a dutch oven or large pot, brown the sausage in the oil over medium heat.
2. Once the sausage is brown, transfer to a paper towel lined plate using a slotted spoon.
3. In the same pot, saute the onion 6-8 minutes.
4. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
5. Add the tomatoes, chicken stock, water, basil, spinach and the spices.
6. Bring to a boil.
7. Once boiling, turn the heat down to low and add the uncooked tortellini and cook 6-8 minutes (if frozen, cook longer)
8. Serve with shredded Parmesan and enjoy!










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