a hearty, full of flavor soup made from pantry friendly ingredients
add 2 tbsp oil to the Dutch oven, heat over medium heat, and put in the sausage. Do not break up, but allow to brown, then turn over the links or bulk piece and brown the other side.
Add in the onion once the meat has browned, and start to break it up with a large wooden spoon. Continue to break up and stir around until in small bite size pieces. Add in more oil if needed.
Add in the garlic and cook 30 seconds. Don't let it burn. Drain off any excess oil.
Sprinkle salt and pepper over the meat, stir, and add the chicken stock and water. If you prefer, use 1/2 cup of red wine for part of the stock. Scrape teh bottom of the pot to deglaze the pan.
Add the tomato juice, vinegar, sugar, & parmesan rind. Simmer 5 minutes or so to start to meld the flavors together.
Add the tortellini, and cook per package directions - about 10 minutes - until cooked and floating.
Add the ribbons of Swiss chard or spinach (or use baby spinach, no chopping!). Other hearty greens like Kale or collard greens will work too. Cook until wilted.
Taste and adjust seasonings. If desired, add a drizzle of olive oil or some grated Parmesan.