Tortellini Soup Italian Style
Servings: 6
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Ingredients
- 1 pound freshly ground Italian sausage
- 1 sweet onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 6 cups beef broth
- 14 ounces can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 small yellow zucchini, sliced
- 1 small green zucchini, sliced
- 1 sweet green pepper, chopped
- 1/3 cup red wine
- 1 teaspoon ground oregano
- 1 tablespoon crushed sweet basil
- 16 ounces frozen cheese tortellini
- salt and pepper to taste
- garnish: freshly grated parmesan cheese 

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Cheese-filled tortellini, Italian sausage, vegetables, and seasonings make this hearty soup a
complete meal.
 
Directions
  • In heavy skillet, over medium heat, brown sausage. Set aside browned meat. In same skillet,
    brown onion and garlic until soft and lightly golden brown.
  • In the soup pot, add beef broth,
    browned sausage, onion and garlic, tomatoes, tomato sauce, zucchini, carrot, green pepper, and
    wine. Cover and simmer 40 minutes.
  • Turn heat to medium, add seasonings, and tortellini. Cook
    10 to 15 minutes.
  • Season to taste. Serve hot and garnish with cheese, if desired.


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