Spicy Sausage Soup with Tortellini

Ingredients

• 2 cartons (32 ounces each) chicken broth
• 1 pound Johnsonville® Ground Mild or Hot Italian sausage
• 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted or Italian diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 3 cups fresh spinach, thinly sliced

Directions

1. In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring broth to a boil. Carefully drop sausage by heaping teaspoonfuls into boiling broth. Add tortellini, tomatoes and Italian seasoning; return to a boil.
2. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until sausage is cooked through and pasta is tender. Stir in spinach until wilted. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth if necessary.

Recipe source: tasteofhome