I was caught in a “What to make for dinner?” slump this week. Then a friend of mine on Facebook shared an oldie but goodie recipe that I posted last year. Italian Tortellini Sausage Soup!

I had completely forgotten about that recipe. I am so glad she shared that recipe. This soup is delish and takes minutes to make. We also got a few leftover lunches out of it too 🙂

Original recipe found on SparkRecipes.com.

Ingredients

• 3 Italian sausages with casings removed
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, pressed
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 can petite diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 package, 9 ounces, refrigerated tortellini
• 1 bag, 6 ounces, baby spinach, coarsely chopped
• 1 can cannellini beans
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil, or 1 teaspoon dried basil or Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

1. Heat dutch oven over medium high heat and add sausage and crumble into small pieces. Cook until no longer pink. Add onion, red pepper, and garlic, saute for 3 minutes. 
2. Add broth and diced tomatoes and bring to a boil.
3. Add tortellini and return to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until tortellini is cooked. About 6 to 8 minutes. Stir occasionally.
4. Add spinach, beans, basil, salt and pepper. Cook until spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes.
5. Top with parmesan cheese.

Enjoy!