Tortellini Soup

Fantastic, hearty soup that freezes well

• Ready In: 11 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  lb Italian sausage (casing removed)
• 1  cup onion, chopped
• 2  large garlic cloves, minced
• 5  cups  beef stock
• 2  cups chopped tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1  large zucchini, sliced
• 1  large carrot, thinly sliced
• 1  medium green pepper, diced
• 1⁄2 cup dry red wine (optional)
• 1  tablespoon basil
• 1  tablespoon oregano
• 8 -10  ounces  cheese tortellini

Directions

1. In a stockpot, sauté sausage over medium-high heat (10 minutes). Pour off fat. Set aside. Add onion and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes. Return sausage to pot. Add all other ingredients (except tortellini) and simmer for 40 minutes. Add tortellini and cook for approximately 8 minutes until tender.