Sausage Tortellini Soup

Instructions

Heat a 6-quart Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add 1 pound ground pork sausage and cook for 68 minutes, or until almost browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally.

Add in the diced 1 medium yellow onion and cook alongside the sausage for 3-4 minutes and then add in 2 tablespoons minced garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly toasted.

Slowly pour in 4 cups chicken broth, 2 cups half and half and 2 (14.5 ounce cans) fire roasted diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil.

Once it has reached a boil, add in the 4 cups cheese tortellini and cook for 3-4 minutes or according to package instructions. Turn off heat once tortellini is cooked and stir in 1 cup sour cream. and 2 tablespoons dried basil. Season with up to 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, adjusting to taste.

Serve hot with an additional dollop of sour cream or freshly grated parmesan.

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