Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup

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Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup

Yield: 6-8

Author: Tamra Mentzer

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 35 Min

Ingredients

• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic (or 1 Tbsp jarlic)
• 6 cups chicken broth (¼ cup chicken base + 6 cups water)
• 1 Tbsp basil
• 1 tsp oregano (or 2–3 tsp Italian seasoning)
• 1 (28 oz) can petite diced tomatoes
• 2 carrots, grated
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 12–14 oz ravioli or tortellini
• 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half

Instructions

1. Brown sausage (leave chunky). Drain grease.
2. Add onion + garlic, sauté 5 min.
3. Add broth, tomatoes, carrots, and herbs.
4. Bring to a boil, then simmer 15 min.
5. Add peas + ravioli, cook 5–8 min.
6. Stir in cream and simmer a few minutes more.
7. Serve hot with parmesan + crusty bread.