Sausage Tortellini Soup

I think soups are one of my favourite things to make. There are so many different kinds and they are super easy to freeze to save for another day. Here's a new one that is quite nice for a cold winter day.

1 lb Italian sausage (casing removed)
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 cup carrots, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
4 cups water
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsps fresh basil, snipped
1 lb cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
1/4 cup fresh Parmesan cheese

Brown Italian sausage in a large pot and break into small chunks. Drain and set aside.

In the same pot, saute the onion, carrots, garlic and basil in the oil over medium heat for a few minutes. Whisk in the tomato paste, chicken broth and water. Heat about 10 minutes on medium high heat.

Add the sausage and tortellini. Cook about 8-10 minutes until tortellini is tender. Serve with fresh Parmesan cheese.

Serves 6.

*From http://www.shugarysweets.com/2014/01/sausage-tortellini-soup