Italian Sausage Soup with Tortellini
Description
This sausage tortellini soup combines Italian sausage, stuffed tortellini pasta, and veggies in a rich tomato broth for an incredibly comforting meal.
Ingredients
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1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
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1 cup chopped onion
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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5 cups beef broth
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4 large tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
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1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 cup thinly sliced carrots
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1/2 cup water
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1/2 cup red wine
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1/2 tablespoon packed fresh basil leaves
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 1/2 cups sliced zucchini
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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8 ounces fresh tortellini pasta
Directions
1
Cook sausage in a 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 8 to 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer sausage to a paper towel-lined plate. Drain grease, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in the pot.
2
Sauté onions and garlic in drippings over medium heat until onions are translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
3
Stir in beef broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, carrots, water, wine, basil, oregano, and sausage. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
4
Skim fat from soup. Stir in zucchini and parsley. Simmer covered for 30 minutes.
5
Add tortellini during the last 10 minutes.
6
Serve hot and enjoy!