"This ultra creamy and delicious sausage tortellini soup is packed with flavor -- Italian sausage, cheese-filled tortellinis, vegetables, and herbs...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons olive oil, (divided)
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19 ounces (538g) Italian sausage (hot or mild)
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1 cup (150g) finely diced yellow onion, ((~1 small onion))
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1 cup (145g) peeled and finely diced large carrots, ((~2-3 carrots))
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2 teaspoons minced garlic ((~3-4 cloves))
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/4 cup (33g) all-purpose flour
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5 cups (1,200g) chicken broth or stock ((I recommend Swanson's chicken stock))
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1 ounce package (12 oz; 340 g) three cheese tortellini ((See Note 1))
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1 and 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
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3 ounces (4 cups lightly packed; 100g) fresh baby spinach (stems removed and coarsely chopped)
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2 cups (460g) half and half (or heavy cream)
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salt and pepper, (to taste)
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Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, (to preference)
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Optional: crusty baguette for serving