Sausage and Tortellini Soup

Two of my husbands favorite things: Sausage and Pasta...all rolled into a flavorful, hearty soup.

1 Lb - Graziano's Sausage
4 cloves  - Pressed Garlic
1 (small) Red Onion (diced)
½ cup - Water
2 cans -  Chicken Broth
½ cup - Apple Cider (secret ingredient!)
1 16-oz. can Diced Tomatoes
1 8 oz. can Tomato Sauce
1 cup - Sliced Carrots
1 tsp - Dried Basil
1 tsp - Dried Oregano
2 - Medium Zucchini (grated)
10 oz. package Frozen Cheese Tortellini*
2 Tbs - Dried Parsley

Cooking sausage over medium heat, stirring frequently.  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. Add the tortellini and cook for 10 minutes.

Serve with fresh parmesan.

*A quick and easy way to thaw tortellini is to let it sit in cold water in your sink for 10 minutes.

This recipe orginated from: www.ourbestbites.com