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