ZUPPA TORTELLINI (Italy)

Zuppa Tortellini has become one of our family favorites.  Not too long ago I was shopping at my local supermarket and they were having a special on turkey sausage and fresh cheese filled tortellini.  My son was with me so I had him try the  Zuppa Tortellini soup they were  offering to encourage shoppers to buy the products. He is 10 years old and I'm always looking for healthy food that he will eat for dinner. He loved it so I did buy that day the two products,  but later I  bought different ingredients and made it my own recipe, which we all love even more. Here the recipe!

INGREDIENTS

One package  of fresh tortellini ( cheese filled)

One package ( one pound) of fresh italian sweet turkey seasoned sausage

One medium size bag of spinach

One small glass of white wine

One can of chicken stock or chicken bouillon

6 cups of water

salt and dry basil to taste

Couple of TBSP of olive oil

Optional one large peeled tomato

Garnish with  grated Provolone cheese

In an open deep pan put the olive oil and brown the sausage, removing it from its cases. brown in lumps and then add the wine. Add the stock and water and then add salt and basil.  Once it starts to boil add the tortellini and the bag of spinach and the optinal tomato.  Once the tortellini is tender ( do not over cook) you may then serve in bowls with the grated provolone.

As you see this is a very simple version and easy to make recipe of Zuppa Tortellini!