ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP WITH TORTELLINI RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Italian Sausage Soup with Tortellini Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by SheilaE

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lbs sweet Italian sausage, out of casing & browned
12 C beef broth
1 C water
3 C diced tomatoes, with juice
16 oz canned tomato sauce
2 C sweet onion, diced
2 C carrots, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 t dried Italian seasoning
1 bay leaf
2 C dry white wine (may use red, if preferred)
16 oz cheese tortellini
4 T butter
grated Parmesan cheese
chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Steps:

In skillet, brown sausage and drain. In large stockpot, combine beef broth, water, tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasonings, bay leaf, and sausage. Cook over medium heat. Dice onions, mince garlic and slice carrots. Add to stockpot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 30 minutes. Add wine and bring back to a low boil. Add tortellini and cook uncovered for approximately 10-12 minutes. Add butter and stir. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley as desired.