Tortellini Soup...

I made this Thursday night, and oh is it delicious. Here's the recipe:

Tortellini Soup

2 T. butter (I used olive oil)

1 med. onion, chopped

3 stalks celery, chopped

1 T. minced garlic

1 lb. hot pork sausage, ground & cooked

1 1/2 T. fresh basil

2 cans white beans

2 large boxes chicken broth (I don't buy the boxes...8 cups worked well for me)

1 pkg. tri-colored tortellini (I used the largest package)

Cook tortellini as directed on package. To prepare broth, melt butter in dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic; cook until both are done. Add cooked sausage, basil, broth, and beans. Reduce heat and add cooked tortellini. Serve with fresh parmesan cheese.

(For those of you who have the Rosedale Bible Church cookbook...the recipe is on page 41)