Italian Sausage Soup with Tortellini

Italian Sausage Soup with Tortellini

This tortellini soup with sausage embodies all the wonders of Italian cooking: Italian sausage, garlic, tomatoes, and red wine. Serve with hot bread and salad for a delicious meal. Garnish each serving with Parmesan cheese.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 cups beef broth
  • 4 large tomatoes – peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup red wine
  • ½ tablespoon packed fresh basil leaves
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 ½ cups sliced zucchini
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 8 ounces fresh tortellini pasta

Directions

Step 1
Cook sausage in a 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 8 to 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer sausage to a paper towel-lined plate. Drain grease, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in the pot.

Step 2
Saut? onions and garlic in drippings over medium heat until onions are translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 3
Stir in beef broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, carrots, water, wine, basil, oregano, and sausage. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.

Step 4
Skim fat from soup. Stir in zucchini and parsley. Simmer covered for 30 minutes

Step 5
Add tortellini during the last 10 minutes.

Step 6
Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

324
Calories
20g
Fat
19g
Carbs
15g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 324
% Daily Value *
Total Fat20g 26%
Saturated Fat8g 39%
Cholesterol50mg 17%
Sodium1145mg 50%
Total Carbohydrate19g 7%
Dietary Fiber3g 11%
Total Sugars6g
Protein15g
Vitamin C23mg 116%
Calcium85mg 7%
Iron2mg 12%
Potassium704mg 15%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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