Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery and carrots to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes or until just softened. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 2

Add the sausage to the pan; cook for 5 minutes, using a spoon to break up the sausage into smaller pieces.

Step 3

Add the chicken broth and crushed tomatoes to the pot, then bring to a simmer.

Step 4

Add the tortellini, spinach and white beans to the pot, cook for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the parsley and serve.