Sausage and Spinach Tortellini Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup water
• 1-1/2 cups torn fresh spinach
• 3/4 cup refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

• In a small saucepan, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
• Return to a boil. Reduce heat, add spinach and tortellini; cook for 7-9 minutes or until tortellini is tender. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 2 servings.