One Pot Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup

1 medium onion diced

1Tbl olive oil

3 cloves garlic minced

1 lb sausage (optional)

28 oz can diced tomatoes

15 oz can tomato sauce

4 cups chicken stock

1/3 tsp dried basil

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese + extra to garnish

20 oz 3 cheese tortellini 

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions: 

Brown sausage (if using) with onion, olive oil and garlic until sausage is cooked through and onions are translucent. Add in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, spices and chicken stock. Bring to a boil then Simmer for 10-15 minutes. Add tortellini and cook as directed on package. Remove from heat and add in heavy cream and Parmesan. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese.

This is a recipe that came from Shaurie. It is delicious! I add sausage when I make it. I always use 4 chicken bouillon cubes with 4 cups of water. With the bouillon, I never add salt. I have substituted a can of tomato soup for the tomato sauce and have used evaporated milk in place of the heavy cream. I usually use gnocchi in place of the tortellini because I almost always have gnocchi on hand. You can also add in fresh or frozen spinach at the end if desired. It always turns out great!