tortellini soup with spinach & meatballs

Ingredients For tortellini soup with spinach & meatballs

• 1 lb

  bulk italian sausage
• 2/3 c

  italian flavored breadcrumbs
• 1 md

  onion, chopped
• 2 Tbsp

  olive oil
• 5 clove

  garlic, minced
• 2 qt

  low sodium chicken broth
• 1 c

  water
• 18 oz

  fresh tortellini or 13 oz frozen tortellini
• 1 1/2 Tbsp

  italian seasoning
• 3/4 tsp

  salt
• 1/2 tsp

  black pepper
• 2 Tbsp

  fresh basil, chopped
• 1/3 c

  chopped roasted red peppers
• 2 Tbsp

  lemon juice (preferably fresh)
• 1

  bag baby spinach
• shredded pecorino romano or parmesan for garnish