Ingredients
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- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 package (9 oz) tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove excess fat if necessary.
- Add chopped onion and garlic; cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in diced carrots and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in spinach or kale and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute Italian sausage with ground turkey for a leaner option.
- For a creamier texture, add a splash of heavy cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg