CHARLOTTE'S TORTELLINI SOUP

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This is a hearty and spicy soup that goes with a crusty Italian bread and a side salad.

Provided by Charlotte

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 pound sausage
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups sliced carrots
1 cup sliced celery
6 cups beef broth
½ cup red wine
1 (16 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid
1 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup zucchini, sliced
1 pound fresh tortellini pasta
1 red bell pepper, diced
¼ cup chopped parsley
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Brown sausage in pot; drain off fat. Add onions and saute until tender. Add carrots, celery, beef broth, red wine, tomatoes, ketchup, Italian seasoning, and garlic. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes. Skim away the fat from the soup.
Stir in the zucchini, tortellini, red bell pepper, and parsley. (If you use fresh tortellini, cook them according to package directions.) Simmer, covered, for about 25-30 minutes or till the tortellini are tender. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese right before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 54.5 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 1663.5 mg, Sugar 12.1 g