If you are like me, here is the recipe I tweaked. My husband and I both adored this soup. It was great on a cold winter night. And, the next night, I took it to my neighbors' house and we ate the rest. My daughter even ate some! Gasp! My macaroni-hot-dog-and-peanut-butter-sandwich-only kid ate it! It's a big deal...
Anyways, here it is.
Creamy Tortellini Soup
1 jar of spaghetti sauce
1 lb. italian sausage
red pepper flakes (to taste)
4 c. chicken broth
1 package of frozen spinach (or fresh)
8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
8 oz. cream cheese, cut in smaller chunks
about 16 oz. tortellini (frozen or fresh)
Brown your sausage in a large dutch oven. Add red pepper flakes.
Once brown, add the spaghetti sauce, chicken broth, spinach, and mushrooms. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for about 15 minutes.
Add your tortellini right to the pot. Simmer for 15 more minutes.
Add your cream cheese. After it melts, it's ready!
Serve with a little parmesan on top and a simple salad on the side!
