Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

This delicious Italian tortellini soup recipe features sausage, and lots of vegetables. This soup is the best and easy to throw together for a comforting home cooked meal.

Ingredients

1 (3 1/2 ounce) link sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 cup chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
5 cups beef stock
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup red wine
4 tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup tomato sauce
1 zucchini, chopped
8 ounces cheese tortellini
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Directions

1 Place sausage in a large pot over medium-high heat and sauté for 10 minutes, or until well browned. Drain the fat except for about 1 tablespoon, add onions and garlic and sauté for 5 more minutes.
2 Next add beef stock, water, wine, tomatoes, carrots, basil, oregano, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, skimming any fat that may surface.
3 Add zucchini, tortellini, green bell pepper, and parsley to taste. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until tortellini is fully cooked. Pour into individual bowls and garnish with cheese.