Tortellini Soup

This rich and spicy soup brings a little Italian flair to your table. It's a nice recipe I invented after trying a similar version in a local restaurant.

Directions In a 3-qt. saucepan, brown sausage; drain and cut into bite-size pieces. Return to pan; stir in the next nine ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15...

Ingredients

• 2 packages (7 ounces each) pork breakfast sausage links
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 3/4 cup refrigerated tortellini