Sausage and Tortellini Soup Recipe
Here's a recipe for a quick and hearty soup that works well both on top
of the stove and in the crockpot.
- 3/4 - 1 LB. Italian sausage (hot or mild)
- 1 can (14 1/2 oz) Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic & Oregano
- 1 pkg (9 oz.) fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 can (14 oz) beef broth
- 1 c. water
- 1 tsp. oregano
- 1 tsp. basil
- 1/4 tsp. hot pepper
- 1 Tbsp. garlic
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 can french cut green beans (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- fresh grated Parmesan cheese
Brown sausage & drain. Add remaining ingredients, except beans,
tortellini & cheese.
Bring to a boil. Add tortellini, cover, reduce heat and simmer until
pasta is nearly done. Add beans and simmer until heated through.
Sprinkle with finely grated fresh parmesan cheese and serve.
For the crockpot version: Brown & drain sausage. Put rem. ingred.,
expect beans, tortellini & cheese in crockpot. Cook on low 4 - 5
hours. Turn crockpot to high. Add tortellini and beans. Continue
cooking until tortellini is tender. Serve with a sprinkling of
cheese.
Makes 4 generous servings.
Good hot, warm or surprise, cold! Enjoy.
From C. Marks, February 1997