Italian tortellini Soup

Day # 19

Italian tortellini Soup

Serves 6

• 1 # Italian sausage hot or mild (remove casing if using links, also can use turkey sausage)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 Can Delmonte Basil, Oregano and Garlic Tomatoes, (undrained) (unsalted if you watching your sodium levels)
• 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Pinch  of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• Shredded Parmesan cheese, (optional)

Directions:  Place onion and sausage into a stock or large pan.  Brown sausage (no pink) on medium heat. Add the broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Stir in tortellini, return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-8 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.  Add the spinach, pepper and pepper flakes; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted. Serve with cheese if desired. 

Nutritional Facts with out cheese: 353 calorie 27 g carbs