Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 1/2 pound Italian sausage
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups (24 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 package (9 ounces) cheese tortellini
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or half and half cream)
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup kale, stems removed and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)

Instruction

  • Heat a large pot for 2 minutes over medium high heat hot. Add sausage and stir to cook for 5-7 minutes until browned. Break the sausages into small pieces using a spatula.
  • Add onions and garlic and sauté until tender. Stir well to combine and season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in flour until well combined, about 1 minute. Then, pour in tomato sauce. Turn the heat down to medium and stir well to combine. Bring the sauce to a simmer. Turn to low heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add tortellini and cook until tender, about 8-10 mins according to package directions. Stir occasionally to cook evenly. If the texture of the soup is too thick, add in some water or chicken stock.
  • Add heavy cream and stir well to mix. Make sure the heat is on low and stir well to achieve a smooth creamy consistency. You should notice the soup turn into a creamy orange colour after adding heavy cream. Add in spinach and kale. Cook for 1 minute until soft.
  • Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley on top and serve warm.