Cozy Butternut Sausage Tortellini Soup Recipe: Warm Hug in a Bowl - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
• 3 cups butternut squash, diced (½-inch cubes)
• 9 ounces cheese tortellini (refrigerated or frozen)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups spinach or kale, chopped
• 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon salt, to taste
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)