Sausage Tortellini Soup Recipe to Warm Chilly Days

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
• 9 ounces (250g) cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups (120g) fresh spinach or kale, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, with juice
• 4 cups (960ml) chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• 2 cups (480ml) heavy cream or half-and-half
• Salt
• pepper
• Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving