Tortellini Sausage Soup

  This soup is hearty and delicious. No need to say more! It got great reviews and we will be making it again soon!

Tortellini Sausage Soup
adapted from Our Best Bites


1 lb. italian sausage

4 cloves pressed garlic
1 onion, diced
5 cups chicken broth 
3/4 c. apple cider or apple juice 
1 16-oz. can diced tomatoes
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 c. sliced carrots
1 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano (originally recipe called for 1 tsp, but I don't like oregano)
1-2 medium zucchini, grated (I only used 1, but if there is room for 2 add 2!)
8-10 oz. package cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
2 Tbsp. dried parsley (yes, that's two tablespoons)
Parmesan cheese grated for garnish

Begin cooking sausage over medium heat, stirring frequently. If your sausage is pretty fatty, you'll want to drain it when it's about halfway cooked. Meanwhile, chop onions and garlic and add to the sausage. Continue cooking until onions are translucent and your sausage is cooked. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, juice, chicken broth, carrots, oregano, and basil. Cover and simmer for 1/2 hour. Add parsley and zucchini and simmer for another 15 minutes or so. Add the tortellini and cook until tender, and then serve with bread and freshly-grated Parmesan.