Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup

• Italian sausage, casings removed↗1 lb
• chopped onion1 cup
• garlic cloves, minced↗3
• beef broth↗5 cups
• chopped tomatoes2 cups
• tomato sauce↗1

  (8 ounce) can

• large zucchini (chopped or sliced)1
• large carrot, sliced↗1
• green bell pepper, chopped1
• dry red wine↗1⁄2 cup
• dried basil↗1 teaspoon
• dried oregano↗1 teaspoon
• cheese tortellini10 ounces
• salt and pepper
• fresh grated parmesan cheese

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan, saute and crumble Italian sausage until no longer pink.

2. 2

   Drain sausage well on paper towels and pour off all but 1 tablespoon of drippings from saucepan.

3. 3

   Add onion and garlic to saucepan.

4. 4

   Saute until translucent.

5. 5

   Return sausage to pan; add beef broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, zucchini, carrot, bell pepper, wine, basil, and oregano.

6. 6

   Simmer until vegetables are tender, 40-60 minutes.

7. 7

   Add tortellini and cook until tender.

8. 8

   Season to taste with salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Ladle into individual soup bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.