Zucchini slices and diced red peppers float with tortellini in a beef and sausage broth in this tomato-based soup. Serve with a sprinkling of grated Parmesan.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Calories
450 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Ingredients
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup chopped onion
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup chopped parsley
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 pound sausage
½ cup red wine
1 (16 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid
