1 pound ground sausage, browned and drained
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
16 ounces chicken stock
pint half and half
small can evaporated milk
2 tbsp stick butter
2 cups orzo or other small pasta, cooked and drained
6 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese
salt
pepper
garlic salt
basil
In a large stock pot, combine sausage, crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, and seasonings.
Bring to a boil, stirring frequently; continue to boil 5-10 minutes for flavors to marry.
Reduce heat; slowly add half and half and evaporated milk, stirring well.
Simmer about 5 minutes.
Stir Parmesan in soup until blended. Add pasta.
