Italian Soup

Shopping List

• Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed (OR) ground Italian turkey sausage 

• Onion 

• Carrots 

• Garlic cloves 

• Reduced-sodium chicken broth 

• Canned diced tomatoes 

• Cheese tortellini 

• Spinach 

• Basil 

• Oregano 

• Crushed red pepper flakes 

• Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

1. Cook 16 oz. Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed (OR) ground Italian turkey sausage  

   in a large saucepan 

2. Add, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. 

   1 medium onion, chopped  

   3 large carrots, shredded 

   6 garlic cloves, minced 

   2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) reduced-sodium chicken broth 

   1-3/4 cups water 

   1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained 

   ¼ cups minced fresh basil or 2 Tbsp. dried basil 

   1/4 tsp. pepper 

   1 Tbsp. oregano 

   1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 

3. Add 1 package (9 oz.) cheese tortellini; return to a boil. Cook for 7-9 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.  

4. Reduce heat; add 1 package (6 oz.) fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped, cook 2-3 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted.  

5. Serve with shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired.