Foryoueats: Ang's Creamy Tortellini Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground mild Italian sausage
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon kosher sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed or chopped
• one 6-oz. can tomato paste
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 6–7 cups chicken broth
• 14 oz. refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 2 cups half and half or heavy cream
• 1 handful chopped fresh spinach
• Parmesan and fresh parsley for serving