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Tortellini Soup

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb sweet ground Italian sausage browned & drained
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 4-5 large carrots chopped
  • 2 zucchini chopped
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 14 oz cans petite diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 5 cups chicken broth 32 oz + 1 cup
  • 19 oz package cheese tortellini frozen

Instructions

  1. Put all ingredients, except the tortellini, into a crock pot.  Cook on low for 6-8 hours.  You can also cook on the stove in a large soup pot for 1-2 hours on medium heat. 

  2. Add tortellini at least 30 minutes prior to eating but no more than 1 hour.  If you want to make it dairy free omit the cheese tortellini and opt for shell pasta

  3. Serve with grated Romano or Parmesan if desired.