Sausage Tortellini
Soup
Kathy W.
Kathy W.
Yield:
6-8 servings
3 links Italian sausage
1 onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can crushed tomatoes
½
c. applesauce or apple cider
½ c. water
4 c. chicken broth
1 c. sliced carrots
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dried basil
2 TB dried parsley
2 medium zucchini, grated
1 (8-10 oz.) pkg. frozen cheese tortellini
Parmesan Cheese
½ c. water
4 c. chicken broth
1 c. sliced carrots
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dried basil
2 TB dried parsley
2 medium zucchini, grated
1 (8-10 oz.) pkg. frozen cheese tortellini
Parmesan Cheese
Remove casings from sausage. Crumble into a large soup pot and brown over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Once cooked, add tomatoes, water, applesauce, chicken broth, carrots, oregano, and basil. Cover and simmer ½ hour. Add parsley and zucchini and bring back to a simmer. Add tortellini and cook until tender (about 5 minutes or according to tortellini package directions). Serve with Parmesan cheese.
