Ingredients

• mild Italian sausage
• onion
• celery
• carrot
• salt
• black pepper
• fresh oregano
• chicken stock
• tomato sauce
• fresh parsley
• cheese tortellini
• water

Steps

1. Heat a pan over medium heat, add mild Italian sausage, crumble with a tool, and cook until browned.
2. Add onion, celery, and carrot; season with salt and black pepper; stir in fresh oregano.
3. Pour in chicken stock and add a little tomato sauce; stir and simmer for about 20 minutes.
4. In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and cook cheese tortellini for about 3 minutes; drain and cool until serving.
5. Finish the soup with chopped fresh parsley and give it a brief simmer.
6. To serve, place tortellini in a bowl and ladle the hot soup over to heat the pasta through.