Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup
Did you know that January is National Soup Month? Enjoy this month with this delicious soup that will be great on a cold winter night. Served with garlic bread, it’s sure to not only warm you up, but also fill you up. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup diced onion 3 cloves of minced garlic 1 tsp. olive oil ½ tsp. dried rosemary 28 ounce can diced tomatoes 15 ounce can tomato sauce ½ tsp. dried oregano 4 – 5 large fresh basil leaves or ½ tsp. dried basil ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp pepper 4 cups chicken stock ½ cup heavy cream 20 ounces three-cheese tortellini ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese Additional shredded parmesan cheese, and basil may be used for garnish. DIRECTIONS: In a six quart pot, sauté the onion, garlic, fresh rosemary, and olive oil over medium heat until the onions are translucent. Add in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, chicken stock, and heavy cream. Simmer for approximately 20 minutes. Add the tortellini into the soup and cook for an additional 15 minutes or until they are tender and cooked through. Stir in the parmesan cheese. Garnish as desired and serve.
Staying Safe in Slippery Conditions We want to do our best to keep our residents safe. Unfortunately, even with all we do to clear the walks and streets, there can still be icy, slippery areas at times. While some of these suggestions may seem pretty simple or even silly, by following these guidelines for winter walking safety, you might save yourself a nasty fall: Wear boots or overshoes with grip soles such as rubber and neoprene composite. Slick leather or plastic soles on shoes will definitely increase the risk of slipping. Walk in designated walkways as much as possible. Taking shortcuts over snow piles and other frozen areas can be hazardous. Look ahead when you walk and try to avoid areas where ice or snow is clearly visible. Bend slightly and walk flat-footed with your center of gravity directly over the feet as much as possible. Keep your hands out of your pockets. If your hands are out of your pockets, your center of gravity is lowered and your balance is increased. If you feel yourself losing balance, tuck into a ball, make yourself as small as possible and keep your head and face away from the fall, experts say. Don't put out your hands to catch yourself, or you'll risk breaking your arms or wrists. Try to land on the fleshy part of your body rather than your knees or spine. When walking on steps and stairs always use the hand railings and plant your feet firmly on each step. Use special care when entering or exiting vehicles. Use the vehicle for support. Before standing brace yourself with the vehicle door and seat back. This will give you some stability.
To help maintenance clear walks and keep our property as safe as possible when the snow has fallen, please be sure to park vehicles so that their bumper is not over the edge of the curb at all. This allows the walks to be fully cleared. We appreciate your help with this!