Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup

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Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces ground pork
  • 1/2 medium onion chopped finely
  • 2 sticks celery chopped finely
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes with juices
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 generous cups refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream or whole milk
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach optional
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add the ground pork to a large soup pot. Sauté over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 7-10 minutes, or until the meat is browned all over.
  • Add the onion and celery to the pot and cook for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the flour and garlic and cook for a minute, stirring constantly.
  • Slowly add the chicken broth and stir until the flour has completely dissolved.
  • Add the canned tomatoes and Italian seasoning to the pot. Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a gentle boil.
  • Once it’s boiling, add the tortellini and reduce the heat so it’s gently simmering. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the cream and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the spinach and season with salt & pepper to taste.