Ogre Ear Soup

What a name.  My kidlets named it that a while back.  It makes them eat the soup like a wild bunch of piggies.  It's one of those recipes that everyone seems to like.  Except James and I can't go into that.  It's gross.  But everyone except James loves this soup.  You'll like it too.  I promise!  Get domestic today.  Make some yummy bread sticks and this soup and your family will love you forever and ever and ever.  Image eating ogre ears as you slurp down a tortilini.  That's what they look like, and it will make you smile.  I hope you enjoy this soup from my dirty kitchen to yours!

Ogre Ear Soup

1 lb. sweet Italian sausage

2 cloves garlic minced

1 onion chopped

Brown and drain.  Add:

5 c. beef broth

1 c. water

1 c. chopped carrots

1/2 t. basil

1/2 t. oregano

3 T. parsley

1 qt. tomatoes chopped

8 oz. tomato sauce 

1 pkg. frozen tortellini (any flavor)

Bring to a boil and simmer until carrots are tender and tortellini is done.