Sausage, Tortellini & Spinach Soup.

It was another soup & bread day in my kitchen. Yum! This hearty soup is a twist on chicken noodle: it uses turkey sausage and cheese tortellini, and adds mushrooms & spinach. With both the sausage and the tortellini, it makes a filling meal. The crumbled prosciutto on top adds great flavor and texture. 

• 1 package of turkey Italian sausage or bratwurst, cut into 1 inch pieces or smaller
• 64 ounces chicken broth
• 1 package fresh cheese tortellini
• 1 box cleaned, sliced mushrooms
• 6 large handfuls fresh spinach
• 2 tsp parsley
• 2 slices prosciutto, cooked until crisp and crumbled

In stock pot or large soup pot, cook turkey sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.  Add mushrooms and parsley.  Cook for two minutes.  Add tortellini and cook for 5 minutes or according to package directions.  Stir in spinach and cook for 1 more minute. Ladle into bowls and serve with a sprinkling of prosciutto crumbles on top.