Italian Tortellini Soup

On Halloween my sister made this soup and it was delicious.  Everyone commented on how good it was, and I knew I needed to post the recipe so I could have it as a go to recipe.  I hope you enjoy it and give it a try.

 

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb Italian turkey sausage
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 small zucchini, diced
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
• 5 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon dried basil (more if fresh)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 19 ounces fresh or frozen tortellini (cheese or meat filled)
• Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan. Fry sausage till almost browned, add the onion, zucchini, and carrot. Saute over moderate heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until the onion is soft and translucent.
2. Add the stock, basil, bay leaf, tomatoes, pepper and salt to crockpot then add mixture above. Cook on high for 2-3 hours or low 4-6. Add the tortellini 30 minutes before serving.  Makes about 5 servings.