ITALIAN SAUSAGE TORTELLINI SOUP

Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup image

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories Pork

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
2 (10 ounce) chicken broth
2 large carrots, sliced
1 (15 ounce) diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
salt and pepper
1 (20 ounce) refrigerated 3-cheese tortellini
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

Remove casings from sausage and crumble for frying.
In a large dutch oven, brown sausage, onion and green pepper. Drain well.
Stir in chicken broth, carrots, tomatoes and tomato sauce, worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, cayenne powder, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil; reduce to simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
Add tortellini and simmer for 5 minutes or until tender.
Ladle soup into bowls.
Top with a few sprinkles of mozzarella cheese.
Serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554.3, Fat 35.6, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 75.8, Sodium 2767.3, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 13.9, Protein 31