Creamy Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup

hot or mild Italian Sausage

olive oil

small yellow onion, (diced)

large carrots, (peeled and diced)

minced garlic

unsalted butter

all-purpose flour

chicken broth or stock

package (16 ounces) cheese tortellini

and 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

fresh spinach, (stems removed and coarsely chopped)

half and half or heavy cream

Salt and pepper, (to taste)

Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, (to preference)

Optional: crusty baguette