Sausage And Spinach Tortellini Soup

• 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup water
• 1-1/2 cups torn fresh spinach
• 3/4 cup refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
• Crushed red pepper flakes, optional

1. In a small saucepan, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
2. Return to a boil. Reduce heat, add spinach and tortellini; cook until tortellini is tender, 7-9 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. If desired, top with crushed red pepper flakes.

italian sausage, onion, garlic, chicken broth, water, fresh spinach, refrigerated cheese tortellini, parmesan cheese, red pepper

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/sausage-and-spinach-tortellini-soup/ (may not work)