Tortellini Soup

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 pound(s) spicy italian sausage crumbled

1 whole(s) onion chopped

1/2 cup(s) carrots chopped

1 clove(s) garlic minced

1 red pepper diced

1/2 cup(s) celery chopped

1/2 teaspoon(s) salt

6 cup(s) low sodium chicken broth

1 can(s) tomatoes petite diced

1 teaspoon(s) dried oregano

1 teaspoon(s) dried basil

1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper

1 package(s) 10 oz fresh cheese filled tortellini

1/4 cup(s) parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Heat 1 tablesppon cooking oil in pot over medium heat. Brown and crumble italian sausage. Add onion, red pepper, garlic, carrot and celery and saute until tender (about 5 min). Add tomatoes with liquid, chicken broth and spices and bring to boil; then simmer for about 15 min. Add tortellini and cook for about 5 to 8 min (do not overcook).
2. Variations:
3. Add 4 tablespoons of prepared pesto (right before serving) rather than using dried basil and oregano.
4. To boost nutrition and or color: Add 1/2 cup frozen peas, 1 snall chopped zucchini or 1 cup fresh baby spinach (right before serving).
5. Best thing about this soup is you can add what YOU like and leave out what you don't!

By RecipeOfHealth.com