Chicken Sausage Tortellini Soup

What you’ll need:

1 package al fresco Pasta Night, Mild Italian Style Chicken Sausage, sliced

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 large onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

3 cups chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

28 oz. can fire roasted diced tomatoes

8 oz. can tomato sauce

1 tsp Italian seasoning

10 oz. package cheese tortellini

salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Toppings: fresh basil and shaved Parmesan cheese

Directions:

• Heat olive oil over medium-heat in a large pot or dutch oven. Add sausage and onion. Cook until sausage is browned and onions are slightly caramelized.
• Add garlic and cook for a couple minutes. Add flour and stir to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
• Add chicken broth and heavy cream. Whisk until reaching a low boil and slightly thickened.
• Add canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a gentle boil for 15 minutes.
• Add cheese tortellini. Reduce and simmer for 8-10 minutes. If soup is too thick, add more chicken broth.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve into bowls. Top with basil and shaved Parmesan cheese.