Tortellini Soup 1 lb Cheese tortellini 1lb Italian sausage (taken out of casings) 1 Medium sized onion diced 2 Stalks celery diced 4 Cloves garlic minced 3 Plum tomatoes diced (optional) 3 Cups Spinach 
28 oz Can Crushed Tomatoes 6 Cups Chicken/Vegetable Broth 1/2 Cup Red Wine (I used a red blend/table red) 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream 2 oz. (Half a tube) Double Concentrated tomato paste 1 Parmesan Rind 6-8 Large Basil Leaves/ basil sprig Parmesan Cheese freshly grated 1 tsp Red pepper flakes Salt and Pepper Olive oil Prep all ingredients and take sausage out of casing (if applicable). In a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat add olive oil. Once heated add in sausage. Break up the sausage into small bits/chunks and brown. Add in celery, onion, and garlic. Season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Cook on medium heat until onions are almost softened (3 minutes). Add in the tomato paste, stir and let brown (3 minutes) Add in tomatoes, stir. Pour over red wine to deglaze ...