Tortellini Soup

tortellini soup

Made for 2007 holiday gathering in State College. A hearty favorite!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. sweet Italian sausage
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 cups beef broth
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 4 tomatoes, chopped, or 1 can whole tomatoes
  • 1 cup carrots
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 zucchini, chopped
  • 8 oz. cheese tortellini
  • 1 package or 1 bag fresh spinach
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. In large pot, cook sausage ~5 minutes. Remove meat and set aside.
  2. Add onion and garlic. Saute.
  3. Add broth, herbs, vegetables (except zucchini and spinach), and sausage. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered ~30 minutes.
  4. Add zucchini, spinach, and tortellini. Simmer ~25 minutes.
  5. Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with Parmesan, and serve with crusty bread.

*culmination of several recipes

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