Heartwarming Cozy Tortellini Soup Recipe for Cold Nights - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 1 lb (453.6 g) Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
• 1 pkg (255 g) refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 1 (15 oz) (425 g) can white beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
• 4 cups (946 ml) chicken broth
• 1 (28 oz) (794 g) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups (475 ml) fresh spinach or kale, chopped
• ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream (optional, for a creamy version)
• ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
• ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish