Quick and Easy Tortellini Soup


I saw this adorable Nessie soup ladle on Pinterest when it was making the rounds a while back and knew I just had to order one.   It was on back order at the time I ordered it and was told it would be months before it would be back in stock but then I was surprised when it arrived after only a two week wait. It appears they have plenty in stock now.  I really love how cute and adorable this soup ladle is.  Here is a handy link if you are interested in purchasing one for yourself or for a cute gift.



 They also have one in a pretty green shown below that was not available when I ordered mine. 




Okay, so now on with the recipe for this delicious tortellini soup with sausage.   I usually substitute Italian chicken sausage  to make it healthier.  I also toss in some more spinach.  This one of those great hearty soup recipes that you can really add whatever you personal preferences are.  I love how quick and easy this is to throw together but yet it tastes like you worked all day.  Super yum!


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Ingredients:
1-16 ounce package sweet Italian Sausage
1 1/2 Tablespoon virgin olive oil
5 cloves garlic
1/2 cup white wine
3 (14 ounce) cans low fat, low sodium chicken broth
 18 ounce refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
1 1/4 cup fresh chopped  tomatoes
1 cup fresh spinach leaves

 Directions:
1.  Heat Dutch oven with 1/2 tsp of oil to coat and saute sausage until browned and internal heat is 165 degrees. Remove from pan and slice into small pieces and set aside.
2 .Heat remaining oil in pan, add garlic and saute for 30 seconds, stir in wine and broth and bring to a boil. Cook for about 2 minutes then add tortellini. Cook for another 5 minutes and then stir in spinach and tomato. Cook until the spinach wilts, 2 minutes.
3.  Return sauteed sausage pieces to the soup, cook for an additional 5 minutes.

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