Sausage, Vegetable & Tortellini Soup

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: 45 mins
• 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.