Tuesday, August 2, 2016

This truly fabulous Tortellini Soup is a favorite in our house and it’s even become a birthday tradition.  I’ve made this for Bryan on his birthday for as long as I can remember.  It’s easy to make and packed full of the most incredible flavor.  It’s creamy and delicious and wonderful and hard to resist seconds.  Pair it with bread sticks and salad and your delicious Italian dinner is served.  Are you sold yet?  If you haven’t tried Tortellini Soup, now’s your chance!  You’ll be hooked like we are and it might become a new tradition in your house.  One worth starting – I promise!  Have a wonderful Tuesday, everyone!

Tortellini Soup

Ingredients:

1 pound cooked Italian sausage
20 ounce bag of frozen cheese stuffed tortellini, uncooked
4 cups water
1 can evaporated milk
6 chicken bouillon cubes
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon parsley
Couple of dashes of onion powder
Pepper
Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

Put all ingredients except tortellini in large pot and bring to boil.  Reduce heat to a good simmer.  Allow to simmer about 15 minutes.  Bring the mixture back to a boil and add package of frozen tortellini.  Boil according to package directions.  Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.

(Slightly adapted from Party In My Kitchen)

Note:  I cook the Italian sausage, tilt the pan so most of the excess grease flows to one side, and then spoon the cooked sausage into the pot.  Drain completely if you’d like.  The original recipe calls for salt, but I choose not to add it.  Please taste your soup before adding salt; it definitely won’t take much.  Also, the original recipe calls for chives.  I add a couple of dashes of onion powder instead.  Enjoy!!

♥Tawnya