"Let's take a trip to the beautiful Italian countryside. We'll get a nice warm welcome from the gorgeous architecture, the marvelous views, and of course, some delicious homemade Rustic Italian Soup. Sounds like a dream vacation, doesn't it? Well, you might not have the time to make that trip, but at least you can still experience the cheesy tortellini, spicy Italian turkey sausage, and tender spinach this yummy, savory soup has to offer from the comfort of your own home. Top it with some parmesan cheese and Rustic ..."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
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1 medium onion, chopped
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6 cloves garlic, minced
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2 (14.5-ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
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1 3/4 cups water
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1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
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1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini or pasta shells
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1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
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2 1/4 teaspoons fresh basil, minced or 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
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parmesan cheese, optional, shredded, and to taste