Tortellini Soup

By TrayH

This rich and spicy soup brings a little Italian flair to your table.

Ingredients

• 2 packages (7 ounces each) sausage links
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 3/4 cup refrigerated tortellini

Details

Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

* In a 3-qt. saucepan, brown sausage; drain and cut into bite-size pieces.

* Return to pan; stir in the next nine ingredients.

* Bring to a boil.

* Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.

* Add tortellini. Bring to a boil.

* Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until pasta is tender.

* Discard bay leaf.Yield:

8 servings (2 quarts).