INGREDIENTS
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1 lb. Italian sausage
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1 small yellow onion, diced
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2 celery stalks, diced
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2 large carrots, peeled and diced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon kosher sea salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed or chopped
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1 6-oz. can tomato paste
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1/2 cup dry white wine
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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6–7 cups chicken broth
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14 oz. refrigerated cheese tortellini
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2 cups half and half or heavy cream
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1 handful chopped fresh spinach