Tortellini Sausage Soup

Charlotte Thornton

This recipe came from my daughter, Sara, who lives in Ohio.  It tastes even better the next day so I don't mind leftovers.

3 links Italian sausage (remove casings)
4 cloves pressed garlic
1 diced onion

In a pot cook crumbled sausage, onion, garlic with a drizzle of olive oil until onions are translucent and sausage is cooked.

Add:
1/2 cup water
2  (15 oz.) cans chicken broth
1/2 cup apple cider
1  (16 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1  (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 cup sliced carrots
1 tsp. each, basil and oregano

Cover and simmer for 1/2 hour.

Add:
2 medium size, grated zucchini
2 Tbsp. dried parsley

Simmer for another 15 minutes.

Add:
8 to 10 oz. pkg. cheese tortellini, cooked until tender

Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and your favorite type of bread.