March 21, 2010

Italian Sausage & Tortellini Soup

1 lb sweet italian sausage, casings removed
1 C coarsely chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 Green Pepper, chopped
1/2 c water
5 c Beef Broth
1/2 c white grape juice or white wine
1 c carrots, sliced
2 c Tomatoes, crushed (28 oz)
1/2 tsp Basil
1/2 tsp oregano
1 8oz can tomato sauce
2 c Cheese Tortellini ( 1 9 oz pkg)
2 Tbsp Chopped parsley
Fresh grated parmesan cheese

Brown sausage in large pan. Remove and drain, set aside. Saute onions, garlic and green peppers in same pan until tender. Add water, broth, grape juice, carrots, tomatoes, basil, oregano, tomato sauce and sausage. Bring to boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 30 min. Stir in tortellini and parsley and simmer for 30 min. Garnish with parmesan cheese.

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