Torellini and Sausage Soup

This recipe is thanks to Jeanene. It will definitely become a regular meal because it is SO yummy and seems healthy. We even had this meal in the candlelight for a romantic date.

Tortellini and Sausage Soup

1 lb. sweet Italian sausage 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced

1 cup chopped onion 2 cups tomatoes, chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tsp. dried basil

1/2 cup water 1 tsp. oregano

5 cups beef or chicken broth 1 – 8 oz. can tomato sauce

1/2 cup apple/white grape juice 1 1/2 cups sliced zucchini

8 oz. fresh meat or cheese tortellini (I use cheese)

Grated Parmesan cheese

Brown sausage, remove from pan and drain. Set aside. Saute onions and garlic until tender. Add water, broth, wine, carrots, tomatoes, basil, oregano, tomato sauce and sausage. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes. Skim off any fat and stir in zucchini and tortellini. Simmer for an additional 20 minutes or until tortellini and zucchini are tender. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

Sinful White Chocolate Hot Chocolate

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 cups skim milk
  
• 12 ounces white chocolate chips
  
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Place white chocolate in a medium heat-proof bowl; set aside. Place milk and cream in a medium saucepan set over medium heat until bubbles begin to form around edges of pan (about 4 minutes). Do not boil.

Remove mixture from the flame. Immediately pour over white chocolate. When chocolate begins to melt, gently stir to combine.

Whisk in vanilla. Continue whisking until light foam forms.

WARNING: It is very rich, so if you choose to, just put in half to 3/4 of a bag of white chocolate chips.


HOLY YUMMINESS.