TORTELLINI SOUP

Well this week after all the rain and crazy weather that we had, I decided to make something that makes me feel all warm and cozy inside--- hence the soup choice. It came out of a cookbook that my 6th grade class made where each kid contributed a recipe and then we bound them into little cook books. There are several recipes that I am looking forward to trying out of it.

The tortellini soup is courtesy Missy Waltz- so thanks Missy!

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/4 lbs. italian sausage

1 c. chopped onion

2 cloves minced garlic

5 c. beef broth

8 oz. tomato sauce

1/2 tsp. basil

1/2 c. water

1/2 c. dry red wine

4 c. chopped tomatoes

1 c. thinly sliced carrots

1/2 tsp. oregano

1 1/2 c. chopped zucchini

8 oz. tortellini

3 tbs. parsley

1 chopped green pepper

1.) Brown the sausage in a pot

2.) Add the rest of the ingredients in the order they are listed.

3.) Simmer uncovered for 30-45 minutes

4.) Skim off any fat

5.) DONE and serve with parmesan cheese

This recipe is SO EASY but it is SO DELISH! I recommend it to everyone. Next time I make it I want to add some spice- maybe use spicy sausage and throw in some black pepper or something.

PS- I know the picture shows a crock-pot but I cooked it in a regular pot- I just kept it warm in this.