's Tortellini Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound sausage
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cups sliced carrots
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup red
• 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
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 35 mins


• brown sausage in pot; drain off fat. add onions and saute until tender. add carrots, celery, beef broth, red , 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.