Creamy Tortellini Soup with EZ Gel

Rich, spicy and creamy tortellini soup. Perfect for a cold day. Makes excellent leftovers and is PERFECT with crusty bread.

Ingredients

• 1 lb Hot Italian Sausage
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 large carrots, diced
• 4 cloved garlic, minced
• 5 c. chicken broth
• 14-16 oz. frozen cheese tortellini, cooked according to directions
• 1 t. salt
• 1/2 t. ground pepper
• 6 oz fresh spinach roughly chopped
• 2 c. half and half or heavy cream
• 1/2 c. EZ Gel

Directions

Step 1
Over medium heat, brown sausage in a large saucepan. Using a slotted spoon, transfer cooked sausage to a paper towel lined plate or bowl. Set aside

Step 2
Add onion, carrot and garlic to drippings in sauce pan and saute for 5-7 minutes or until fragrant. Stirring occasionally to keep from scorching. 

Step 3
Add in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Once carrots are tender, slowly sprinkle in EZ Gel and mix with a whisk. Stir well until fully incorporated. 

Step 4
Add in sausage, cooked tortellini, roughly chopped spinach and half and half. Stir well. If more thickening is desired, add more EZ Gel, 1 TBSP at a time using a whisk. Allow to sit for 1-3 minutes between additions.

Serve HOT with crusty bread.