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Ingredients
- 1 pound bulk Italian sausage (hot if you like)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up (or fresh chopped up)
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce (good without too if you don't want tomato flavor)
- 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini (or dry boiled until cooked)
- 1 small zucchini, sliced
- 1/3 cup chopped green pepper
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley (or dry)
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- more veggies as desired
Directions
- In a large saucepan (Dutch oven if you have one) cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender. Drain. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
- Stir in the broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, carrot, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
- Gently stir in the tortellini, zucchini, green pepper and parsley. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until tortellini is tender. Serve with cheese. Yield: 6-8 servings (2 quarts).
- Prep: 15 min. Cook: 1 hour
- Yield: 6-8 Servings
