Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup

We offer you to prepare Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup.

Ingredients (for an 8-liter pot):

For the Sausage Meatballs:

• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 450 g Italian sausage
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 ½ teaspoons oregano
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 1 large egg
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Soup:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pinch of red pepper flakes
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 500 g diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 300 g tortellini
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 250 g spinach, coarsely chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ¼ cup basil, chopped

Preparation:

Preparing the Sausage Meatballs:

1. Slice and add the Italian sausage to a large bowl.
2. Add breadcrumbs, parsley, oregano, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and pepper to taste.
3. Gently mix the mixture with your hands to distribute it evenly.
4. Form small meatballs from the mixture, about 2.5 – 3 cm, and transfer them to a large plate.

Preparing the Soup:

1. Heat the oil in an 8-liter pot or other large pot over medium heat. Add the meatballs and turn occasionally to brown all sides, about 5 minutes.
2. Remove the meatballs from the pot and set aside.
3. Add the onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. Add the meatballs again, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, and tortellini. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat and simmer until the tortellini are cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
7. Add cheese and spinach. Cook until the cheese melts into the broth and the spinach wilts, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste and add basil.

The Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup is ready. Remove from heat and serve. Enjoy!