Tortellini and Sausage Soup

• 5 cups chicken stock
• 12 lb ground Italian sausage
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 12 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 12 cup chopped celery
• 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• salt and pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini
• shredded parmesan cheese, as garnish

1. In a fry pan, add olive oil and saute onion, celery and garlic, until onion is soft.
2. Set aside.
3. Brown Italian sausage in pan.
4. Drain grease, and set aside.
5. In a large pot, add chicken stock, parsley, basil, salt and pepper, sausage and the sauteed onion, garlic and celery.
6. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat.
7. Add tortellini and let simmer for 6-10 minutes.
8. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve with warm, crusty bread!

chicken stock, ground italian sausage, olive oil, onion, garlic, celery, italian parsley, fresh basil, salt, frozen cheese tortellini, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tortellini-and-sausage-soup-439925 (may not work)