Step 1

Preheat your smoker to 175° (or as close as you can get to it.)

Step 2

Place the Italian sausage links on the grill, and let smoke for about 30 minutes. Remove from the grill and let cool for a few minutes.

Step 3

Remove the casing from the sausage and add to a large stock pot. Brown over medium-high heat and break the sausage up into pieces. Add in the garlic during the last minute or so of cooking.

Step 4

Add in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning blend, red pepper flakes, and spinach.

Step 5

Simmer the soup for about 15 minutes over medium to medium-low heat.

Step 6

Add in the cheese tortellini and let cook for 2-3 minutes, or until al dente.

Step 7

Remove from heat and stir in the heavy whipping cream.

Step 8

Serve hot, and topped with grated fresh parmesan.