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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

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.

Add Onion and Garlic: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion is translucent.

Transfer to Slow Cooker: Pour the sausage mixture into the slow cooker.

Combine Ingredients: Add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, dried oregano, and basil. Mix thoroughly.

Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.

Add Tortellini: About 30 minutes before serving, add the tortellini, heavy cream, and chopped spinach. Stir well to combine.

Continue Cooking: Cook for another 30 minutes on low heat, or until the tortellini reaches the desired doneness.

Season: Add salt and pepper to taste.

Serve: If preferred, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and serve hot.