Sausage, Vegetable & Tortellini Soup

Submitted by Whattocook

"We tried this at a sample cart from a food warehouse that sold all of its ingredients. Here's our version with a few modifications. I often add flaxseed meal to my soups and casseroles to increase the fiber. No one in my family has ever noticed it!"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 1 lb cheese tortellini
• 2 cups water
• 3 cups Baby Spinach
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1⁄2 cup diced onion
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 14 1⁄2 ounces diced tomatoes
• 14 ounces chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons italian seasoning
• 1 cup carrot, sliced
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

directions

1. Crumble and brown sausage in a large pot over medium heat. Drain fat.
2. Except for the tortellini, add the rest of the ingredients to the pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. Add tortellini to the pot and boil for 3 minutes. Decrease the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.