Step 1

In a large stock pot, crumble cook ground sausage.

Step 2

When cooked through, remove sausage from the pan with a slotted spoon and place in a bowl. Set aside.

Step 3

Leaving grease from the sausage in the bottom of the stock pot, add diced onion and sliced carrots. Cook until nearly tender-12-15 minutes.

Step 4

Next, add minced garlic and flour. Stir and cook for one more minute.

Step 5

Add chicken broth, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, dry mustard and heavy cream. Bring to a boil and then, lower the heat to simmer the soup.

Step 6

Add tortellini and simmer for 5-7 minutes.

Step 7

When carrots are desired tenderness, add drained diced tomatoes and chopped spinach.

Step 8

Heat to wilt spinach.

Step 9

Serve with freshly grated parmesan, if desired. Enjoy with some delicious bread.