A bowl of soup in the fall puts the heart at ease.
Ingredients
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage (mild or spicy, your preference)
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup water
1-1/2 cups torn fresh spinach
3/4 cup refrigerated cheese tortellini
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
Crushed red pepper flakes, optional
Directions
In a small saucepan, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
Return to a boil. Reduce heat, add spinach and tortellini; cook until tortellini is tender, 7-9 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. If desired, top with crushed red pepper flakes.
