Sausage & Tortellini Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb Italian sausage
• ½ small yellow onion, diced
• 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
• 2-4 garlic cloves, minced
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 14 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 1 tsp kosher sea salt
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream

Instructions

1. In a large stockpot set over medium-high, cook the sausage until browned. Add in carrots, onions and garlic, sauteing for 5 min or until vegetables are soft and fragrant. Make sure to stir to prevent burning.
    
2. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add in the chicken broth, whisk to combine. Continue cooking until the mixture reaches a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 6 min.
    
3. Add tortellini, salt, and heavy cream. Simmer for 5-10 miin.
    
4. Serve immediately with freshly grated parmesan or some fresh baked bread.