Ingredients

• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1/2 cup diced carrots

• 1/4 cup diced celery

• 2 shallots, minced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 sprig chopped rosemary

• 2 sprigs of thyme leaves

• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 pound Italian chicken sausage

• 1 quart chicken broth

• Parmesan rind (optional)

• Parmesan for serving (optional)

• 1 sliced zuchinni 

• 2-3 cups chopped kale

• 1 package cheese tortellini

• 1/2-1 cup milk or half and half