I do make a couple modifications though. I had chicken quarters in my freezer so that is what I used instead of the sausage. Browned them in a skillet on both sides than cooked them until fall off the bone. Removed and shredded the chicken than added back.
I only cook the tortellini in a separate pan right before serving since this makes such a large batch it will take us days to finish. Leaving tortellini in the soup causes them to fall apart and loose all of your liquid.
I had a few sprigs of fresh thyme so I added that as well and than removed the stems before serving.
I used the spray from one of the big box stores. It filled their holes with a foaming insecticide. Once they were out and dead I filled the wholes with caulk.
Can't wait for the new WI supreme court to hear the pending case on gerrymandering. Hopefully it will allow us to get rid of the super majority in the next election.
I vote yes.