Hearty Sausage Tortellini Soup Recipe for Cozy Nights

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground Italian sausage (hot or mild)
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups kale, chopped
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1 pinch cayenne (optional)
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups tortellini (just under 10 ounces, refrigerated or frozen)
• Salt, to taste