Easy Creamy Meatball Soup | Charlotte Fashion Plate

Ingredients

• 1-pound Italian bulk sausage
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed or pressed
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 celery stalk, minced
• 1 small carrot, minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 white or yellow onion, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 28-ounces crushed tomatoes
• 4 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 2 bay leaves
• Parmesan rind (optional)
• 1 cup dried pasta
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for plating
• 2 cups fresh baby spinach
• 1/4 cup fresh torn basil
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley