So my wonderful girlfriend got a root canal two days ago and we decided to make this soup together. Unfortunately while we were at our local grocer her mouth started hurting again. After taking her pain pills, she promptly took a nap. I began cooking. After my girlfriend woke up and ate some of the soup we both quickly agreed this is one of the best soups we have both ever tried. I decided to add 1 1/2 links of sausage which was just the right amount in the end. I also doubled the zucchini and carrots, because Caitlin (my gf) and myself love veggies! I read some of the other reviews that say they didn't add the wine and they thought it turned out better. While I disagree completely and would question how they know it wouldn't be better WITH the wine, I fall under my same argument; I didn't try it without. I believe the wine gives this dish new depths which it would never reach on its own. Finally, we used the tortellini's that you find in the cold section near the butter (as opposed to the frozen tortellini's). All-in-all I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes a great hearty soup!!!

Reviewed On: Oct. 9, 2009