Sausage & Tortellini Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb reduced-fat sausage

• 1 (32 ounce) box low-fat chicken broth or low sodium chicken broth

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green pepper celery and onion

• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup sliced button mushroom
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper

• 1 (10 ounce) package cheese tortellini

Directions

1. 1

   In a large pot, brown the sausage over medium-high heat with minced garlic and minced onion.

2. 2

   Pour in the chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to get up all the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.

3. 3

   Add in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, pepper, and mushrooms.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to low/medium low and let simmer for at least 30 minutes, but the longer you let it cook, the better flavor it will have.

5. 5

   Add the tortellini and let cook through, about 10 minutes (I use frozen tortellini so it takes longer, but would be shorter if you use fresh or refrigerated).

6. 6

   Serve and enjoy.