Comfort Food
This time of year there is nothing better than making a big pot of homemade soup. I enjoy serving it with fresh, hot bread from my bread machine. I thought I'd share my favorite soup recipe with you. If any of you have a favorite you'd like to share, comment away!
Tortellini Soup
1 large onion
3 large cloves of garlic
1lb Italian Sausage
7 cups water
2.5 teaspoons beef bouillion granules
24 oz can diced tomatoes (undrained)
6 large carrots, peeled and sliced
2 large zuccini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced
1 can garbanzo beans, drained
1 package Celentano Frozen Cheese Tortellini (or any other brand)
1 Bay Leaf
**Add to taste:
Seasoned Salt
Cracked Pepper
Oregano
Basil
**Add as much or as little as you like of the spices to adjust the flavor to your taste.
Saute the onion, garlic and sausage until browned. Drain the excess fat. Add the water, bouillion, tomatoes and carrots. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to med/low, and simmer 30 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and cook until the tortellini is tender.
This is wonderful with a little shredded parmesan or romano cheese on top. I usually serve french bread with olive oil dip along with it too. (Olive Oil, red pepper flakes, basil, garlic powder and parmesan stirred together).
Mangia!