SAUSAGE-TORTELLINI SOUP

By á-759

A Hearty Robust Tuscan-style Soup

Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 12 ounces smoked, cooked chicken or turkey sausage, halve lengthwise and sliced crosswise into 1-in. pieces
• 1 large onion , cut into thin wedges
• 2 clove garlic, minced
• 3 14-ounce cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained
• 1 10-ounce package frozen baby lima beans
• 1 cup water
• 2 9-ounce packages refrigerated cheese or mushroom tortellini
• 1/2 cup sliver fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Lightly coat an unheated Dutch oven with cooking spray. Heat over medium heat.
Add sausage, onion, and garlic to hot Dutch oven; cook until sausage is brown and onion is tender. Drain off fat.

Add broth, undrained tomatoes, lima beans and water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Add tortellini. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered, for 5 minutes or until pasta and beans are tender.

Serve at once. Sprinkle servings with basil. If desired sprinkle with cheese.