"This is a great meal-in-one pot type of soup. I use turkey Italian sausage to cut down on the fat content. We love the Parmesan cheese toasts on top...use a nice crusty bread for those...."
INGREDIENTS
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1⁄2 lb Italian sausage, casings removed, crumbled (sweet or hot)
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1 tablespoon chopped garlic
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1 lb spinach, stems trimmed
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3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
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1⁄2 cup broken pieces capellini (1-inch) or 1⁄2 cup vermicelli
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4 slices French bread, 1/2-inch thick
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4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
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2 teaspoons freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided