Favorite Tortellini Soup

Perfect for entertaining!

1 lb Italian sausage or ground turkey

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 C chopped onions

1/2 C water

5 C beef broth

2 T apple cider vinegar

1/2 C dry red wine ( i don't have this, so I never put it in... still delish)

1 C carrots, chopped

1 can diced tomatoes (i hate tomatoes, so I blend mine up first. No more nasty tomato chunks. You can do whatever you please with yours though!)

1 can tomato sauce (8 oz.)

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp basil

1 1/2 cups sliced zucchini

8 oz package cheese tortellini

Brown sausage, onions, and garlic. Drain and rinse if you want (would suggest if you use the sausage or a poor quality turkey. High grade turkey doesn't need so much). Add everything to pot EXCEPT zucchini and tortellini. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer for 20 minutes, uncovered.

Add tortellini and zucchini. Bring to a boil. Simmer covered for 30-40 minutes (you may add more broth if necessary).

Eat!!!! I usually serve with garlic bread or homemade breadsticks (see Kathleen's earlier Breadstick post for the exact recipe I use as well!)