- Category: Healthy Eating
- Created on Tuesday, 01 November 2011 20:39
I got this recipe from my friend Theresa years ago. It's pretty much the perfect meal that my family loves. It's a go to meal to take to those who are sick or need comfort food.
Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup 
1lb Sweet Italian Sausage
1 C Chopped Onion
2 LG Garlic cloves
5C Chicken Stock
I can Stewed Tomatoes
1 15oz can Tomato Sauce
1 LG Zucchini Sliced
1 LG Carrot Sliced
1 Med Green or Red Bell Peper Diced
1/2 C Dry Red Wine
2 T Dried Basil 2 T Dried Oregano
8-10 oz Cheese Tortellini
For Gluten Free substitute Tortellini for Quinoa Harvest Penne Gluten Free Pasta
Saute Sausage in soup pot over medium heat, cook through. Crumble w/back of spoon, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausage to a large bowl.
Keep 1T of drippings. Add onion and garlic and saute for 5 minutes.
Return sausage. Add stock, tomatoes, wine, basil & oregano. Simmer until veggies are tender ( about 40 minutes) Can be prepared 2 days ahead.
Bring soup to boil, add tortellini and cook about 8 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper and Sprinkle with Parmesean.
Great Leftovers! Enjoy