Minestrone With Tortellini Soup

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This soup is perfect on a chilly night with hot, crusty bread. i have used the hot turkey sausage and this comes out perfect every time. it also looks pretty enough to be a company dish too!!

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Steps

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Remove sausage from casings.

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In a 5 quart pot brown sausage.

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Drain excess fat.

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Add onions.

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Saute until tender.

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Add beef broth , wine , tomatoes , carrots , catsup , italian seasoning , garlic and celery.

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Bring to a boil.

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Simmer 30 minutes.

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Skim excess fat.

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Stir in zucchini , tortellini , green pepper , and parsley.

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Simmer 30 minutes , covered , or until tortellini are tender.

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Season with salt and pepper.

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Serve with grated parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top.

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Enjoy !.

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Ingredients

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italian sausage, onion, beef broth, red wine, tomatoes with juice, carrots, celery, catsup, italian seasoning, garlic cloves, zucchini, tortellini, green pepper, parsley, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese