Tortellini and Sausage Soup

A hearty soup that will warm you to the bones!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 5  cups  chicken stock
• 1⁄2 lb  ground Italian sausage
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped onion
• 1  tablespoon  minced garlic
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped celery
• 2  tablespoons  chopped Italian parsley
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh basil
•  salt and pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) package  frozen cheese tortellini
•  shredded parmesan cheese, as garnish

Directions

1. In a fry pan, add olive oil and sauté onion, celery and garlic, until onion is soft.
2. Set aside.
3. Brown Italian sausage in pan. Drain grease, and set aside.
4. In a large pot, add chicken stock, parsley, basil, salt and pepper, sausage and the sautéed onion, garlic and celery.
5. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat.
6. Add tortellini and let simmer for 6-10 minutes.
7. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve with warm, crusty bread!