Creamy Comfort Tortellini Sausage & Spinach Soup

Here is a comforting soup that is a hearty meal all by itself.  Try any type of tortellini for this soup recipe. It goes great with a side of garlic bread or focaccia.

Warm your soul with this comforting soup.

INGREDIENTS: 

3 teaspoons butter

1 ½ pounds ground Italian sausage, browned

1 large onion, minced

3 large carrots, minced

3 stalks celery, minced

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

2 teaspoons chicken bouillon

6 cups chicken stock

¼ cup cornstarch

1 large packet three cheese tortellini

5 cups fresh baby spinach

2 cups milk

1 cup heavy cream

COOKING MUSIC SELECTION:  Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World (Spoken Intro Version) ABC Records 1970

PREPARATION:

In a medium sized stockpot, melt the butter and add the sausage, onion, and garlic over medium heat to brown them together.  Add the carrots, celery, chicken bouillon, and broth. Cover and bring to a boil, then turn down to low for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Uncover and skim any fat that is sitting on the top of the soup with a spoon; discard. Stir in the cornstarch mixture with the evaporated milk, and milk.  Add the tortellini and cover again and cook on medium until the tortellini is soft and cooked through.

Add in the spinach, pressing the leaves down to completely submerse into the liquid. Cover again for a further 5-10 minutes until the leaves have wilted. Last, add the heavy cream and add salt and pepper to taste if needed.  ENJOY!