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Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, to taste)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1.5 ounces (1 can) chunked tomatoes, no-seed
• 9-ounce container cheese tortellini (refrigerated)
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon pesto
• 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Cook the Sausage: In a pan over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it into bits with a spoon, until thoroughly cooked. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add Onion and Garlic: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion is translucent.
3. Transfer to Slow Cooker: Pour the sausage mixture into the slow cooker.
4. Combine Ingredients: Add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, dried oregano, and basil. Mix thoroughly.
5. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
6. Add Tortellini: About 30 minutes before serving, add the tortellini, heavy cream, and chopped spinach. Stir well to combine.
7. Continue Cooking: Cook for another 30 minutes on low heat, or until the tortellini reaches the desired doneness.
8. Season: Add salt and pepper to taste.
9. Serve: If preferred, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and serve hot.