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.
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)
Nutrition Facts | |
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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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