Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup by Cookingwithkianaa

Ingredients

• 450g (1 lb) italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 l (4 cup) chicken broth
• 400g (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 250g (9 oz) cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 cup fresh baby spinach
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Brown the sausage in a large pot over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes until cooked through, breaking it into small pieces.
2. Add the diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent, then stir in the minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in the tomato paste and flour, cooking for 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and crushed tomatoes, seasoning with oregano and red pepper flakes; bring to a gentle boil
5. Reduce heat to low, add the tortellini, and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
6. Stir in the heavy cream and fresh spinach, cooking for 2 minutes until the spinach is just wilted, then serve immediately.