Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 (9 ounce) package cheese-filled tortellini
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Add the tortellini and cook until tender, about 8 minutes.
5. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Tortellini is an Italian filled pasta, shaped like a ring or a hat.
• The origin of the tortellini’s shape is still unknown, but there are many legends about it.
• The word “tortellini” comes from the Italian word “tortellino”, which means “little cake”.