Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup with Cooking with Greens Blends

Ingredients

• 8 oz pre-made tortellini
• Olive oil (to coat pan)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3 lb ground sausage
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp Cooking with Greens Garlic Herb Blend
• 1 1/2 tbsp Cooking with Greens No Salt Italian Blend
• 3 1/2 cups low sodium chicken stock
• 8 oz tomato sauce
• 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 to 1 1/2 cups shaved Parmesan Reggiano cheese
• 1/2 cup baby spinach leaves
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (or more)
• Fresh basil, for garnish

Instructions

1. Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent (3-4 minutes). Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add ground sausage and cook until browned, breaking up the sausage as it cooks.
2. Build the Base: Sprinkle in flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add sugar, Garlic Herb Blend, and No Salt Italian Blend.
3. Add Liquids: Pour in chicken stock, tomato sauce, and fire-roasted tomatoes. Bring to a simmer.
4. Cook Tortellini: Add tortellini and red pepper flakes. Simmer for about 9 minutes, until pasta is tender.
5. Finish the Soup: Stir in spinach. Remove from heat. Drizzle in heavy cream and melt in Parmesan cheese.
6. Garnish and Serve: Add chopped fresh basil. Serve with extra cheese and basil on top.

Tips

• Make it vegetarian by using vegetable broth and omitting sausage.
• Add cooked chicken or turkey for extra protein.
• Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
• Shop our Cooking with Greens spice blends for the best flavor!

Why You’ll Love It

• Ready in under 30 minutes
• Packed with healthy, natural ingredients
• Family-friendly and full of flavor
• Features exclusive Cooking with Greens spice blends