Sausage and Tortellini Soup

Easy anytime hearty soup.

Ingredients
1 lb sweet Italian sausage, crumbled
1 white onion, diced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
2 cartons of beef stock (64 oz.)
1 can beef consomme
1 can diced tomatoes (28 oz.)
1 package of fresh tortellini
2 medium zucchini, sliced
1/2 tbsp oregano
1/2 tbsp sage
Salt and pepper to taste

In a Dutch oven, brown the sausage and drain all but about a tablespoon of the fat. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes in medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the beef stock, tomatoes and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, add the pasta and simmer for 5 minutes. Add zucchini and simmer for 10 minutes. Taste for seasoning adjustments.

Make it in the crockpot. After browning the beef, just put everything in and keep it on low. I made this on Monday and it was hot and ready to go when we walked in the door from all of our evening activities. Enjoy!