italian sausage soup

So, I've really been craving soup lately!  I think it's partially the cooler fall weather, but it's also because I've been seeing so many yummy soup recipes that I want to try them all!  This one isn't really a new recipe, but it's one I really love.  I found it in an old American Quarter Horse Journal years ago, and it's been a keeper.  Plus, it's easy which is always a bonus.

Here's the recipe:

Brown together:

1 lb sweet italian sausage

1 cup chopped onion

1 chopped garlic clove (a large one)

Drain any extra grease that cooks off the sausage.

Add:

5 cups beef broth

1/2 cup red wine

2 cans italian stewed tomatoes

1 cup sliced carrots

Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.

Add:

1/2 tsp dried basil

1/2 tsp dried oregano

8 oz (or more) tortellini

Cook until the tortellini are done.  Serve with warm, crusty bread!

You could probably substitute the wine with more beef broth, but it really adds a great flavor to the soup, and any alcohol cooks off.

I love this soup!  Make it this weekend  -you'll love it too!

I'll leave you with a photo of my little cowboy from Halloween.  Happy Friday!