Fresh tortellini with Italian sausage, spinach and cannellini beans in a flavorful oregano broth.
Author:Julie Andrews
Prep Time:5-10 mins
Cook Time:10-15 mins
Total Time:15-25 mins
Yield:Serves 8
Category:Soup
Method:Stove-Top
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
1-pound ground hot or mild Italian sausage
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
4-5 cups baby spinach
15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
½ teaspoon coarse salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 32-ounce containers unsalted chicken stock
12-ounce bag fresh cheese tortellini
Freshly shaved Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or stock pot to medium heat. Add sausage and cook 4-5 minutes, until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
Stir in the garlic and spinach and saute until spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Add cannellini beans, oregano, salt and pepper.
Add the stock to pot and bring to a simmer. Add tortellini and reduce heat to medium and allow to simmer, about 7-8 minutes, until tortellini is cooked. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
Serve in bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Cooking Tip: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat.