Creamy Sweet Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup - Up North Heritage Farm

Ingredients

• 1lb Mangalitsa Sweet Italian sausage, ground
• 1 onion, minced
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-quart chicken stock (make your own if you can, if not, store-bought is fine)
• 1 (14 oz can) crushed tomatoes (diced work too)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 bunch kale, stems removed, and pieces chopped (Substitute Spinach if desired)
• 1 (10 oz) bag cheese tortellini, fresh (not dried)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• shaved parmesan cheese (optional)
• red pepper flakes (optional)