Soups

Tortellini Sausage Soup

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My best friend had this soup at her little boys baby blessing and my husband and I about ate the whole pot! It's really hearty and I love the tortellini in it! I made this tonight for dinner and my 2 yr. old gobbled down an entire bowl! If he loved it, then anyone will! :)

5
3 links Italian sausage
4 cloves pressed garlic
1 onion, diced
1/2 c. water
2 cans chicken broth
1/2 c. apple cider (don't leave this out! I did once and it wasn't the same... )
1 16 oz. can diced tomatoes
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 c. sliced carrots
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried oregano
2 medium zucchini, grated
8-10 oz. package cheese tortellini
2 Tbs dried parsley
If you are using link sausage, remove the casings and crumble into a large soup pot. 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, water, 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.
Nutritions

Calories
230

Sodium
1674mg
69% DV

Fat
8g
13% DV

Protein
11g
23% DV

Carbs
37g
12% DV

Fiber
8g
33% DV