Ingredients
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1 pound mild sausage, removed from casings
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 (32 ounce) carton chicken broth
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1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
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1 pound frozen cheese tortellini
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1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
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10 leaves fresh basil, chopped
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½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste (Optional)
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1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste (Optional)
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or as needed
Directions
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Heat a large pot over medium-low heat. Cook sausage and onion until onion is soft and translucent, breaking up sausage as it cooks, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 to 2 minutes more.
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Pour all chicken broth into the pot and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Add tortellini and cook 5 minutes more. Add tomatoes with juice and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer soup for 10 minutes.
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Stir spinach into soup; it will look like too much, but it will wilt quickly. Add basil and red pepper flakes and simmer 5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
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Pass Parmesan cheese at the table when you serve the soup.
Cook's Note:
Feel free to use dried basil in place of fresh. Substitute hot sausage for mild, if you like.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
371 | Calories |
18g | Fat |
34g | Carbs |
20g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 371 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 18g | 23% |
Saturated Fat 7g | 36% |
Cholesterol 55mg | 18% |
Sodium 1656mg | 72% |
Total Carbohydrate 34g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
Total Sugars 5g | |
Protein 20g | 39% |
Vitamin C 16mg | 17% |
Calcium 124mg | 10% |
Iron 3mg | 16% |
Potassium 420mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.