Sausage Tortellini Soup

Sausage Tortellini Soup

This soup is delicious and hearty.  It warms your bones on a cool evening!

Serve with crusty rolls or bread.

Ready in less than 30 minutes!

Ingredients:

1 pound mild or sweet Italian sausage (casings removed)
1 cup onions, chopped (about 1 large onion)
2 carrots, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 zucchini, cut into ½ -inch chunks
4 cups chicken broth or stock
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz), undrained
2 cups frozen cheese tortellini

Directions:

1.  Break up sausage and brown over medium-high heat in a large pot or Dutch oven.

2.  Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic; cook until soft, about 8 minutes, stirring often.

3.  Add broth, tomatoes and zucchini; bring to a boil.  Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.

4.  Bring back to a boil; add tortellini.  Cook uncovered for 3 minutes, being careful not to overcook or the tortellini will open up.

Serve with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Makes 4-6 servings

Sausage Tortellini Soup