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Claire on Instagram: "Creamy, Spicy Tortellini and Sausage Soup ❤️‍🔥 This one’s comfort in a bowl. Think creamy tomato soup meets cheesy tortellini meets the savory goodness of Italian sausage — all simmered together until it’s rich, silky, and perfectly cozy. Ingredients below, full recipe in my bio! 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1 lb Italian sausage (hot or mild) 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced 2 stalks celery, finely diced (about ½ cup) 2 medium carrots, finely diced (about ½ c