Nice & Cozy with Tortellini Soup
Posted: December 14, 2010 at 8:10 pmAt 1:00 this afternoon, this was the weather in normally mild Georgia.
I know that is not near as bad as where some of you are, but its still flipping cold to me. I had nothing on my to-do list today and nowhere to be, so I managed to stay nice & cozy.
Makenzie & I hung out in sweats (or comfortable tacky outfits a 2 year old picks out) for the day.
We danced to Christmas music and snuggled with some books. Right now, she is all about “Rudolph song” and The Christmas Story book.
I sipped Sugar Cookie Sleigh Ride hot tea and ate a lemon sugar cookie with icing from the cookie exchange over the weekend.
I took a nice nap, then entertained myself with this link a friend posted. Most hilarious pregnancy photos ever. Why have I not heard of this blog before?
I whipped up a bowl of comfort in the form of one of the most delicious soups ever.
Italian Tortellini Soup (from Taste of Home – shared by my friend, Danielle)
3 Italian turkey sausage links (4 ounces each), casings removed
1 medium onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced 2-3 heaping spoonfuls of pre-minced garlic
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth
1-3/4 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini (found whole wheat! woo!)
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
2-1/4 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash Heavy sprinkling crushed red pepper flakes (I like it spicy)
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional
Crumble sausage into a Dutch oven; add onion.
Cook and stir over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
Add tortellini; return to a boil. Cook for 7-9 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat; add the spinach, basil, pepper and pepper flakes. Cook 2-3 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted. Serve with cheese if desired.
Make this! You know if I share a recipe it means it is tasty and amazingly easy.
Now, I think a blanket, another cup of tea, and The Biggest Loser Finale with my sister are calling my name for the remainder of the evening. Stay nice & cozy!
- How do you like to stay nice & cozy?
- What is your favorite soup?
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