Kate's Spicy Sausage Tortellini Soup

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I have adapted this recipe after trying many different variations.the spicy clamato gives it lots of zip.different vegetables work well. Just add your favorites. When i submitted this recipe i cut the ingredients in half as i usually make a huge batch and freeze half.

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Steps

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Steam sausage for 15 minutes to reduce fat content.

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Let cool , and slice into bite sized pieces , removing casing if desired.

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Spray large pot with no-stick spray.

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Place sliced sausage in large pot with oil and let brown lightly.

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Remove sausage and pour off excess oil.

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In same pot add onions , garlic , celery , carrots , and mushrooms until softened but not browned , then add back sausage.

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Stir in seasoning , tomatoes , stock and clamato juice.

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Bring to boil and simmer covered for 30 minutes.

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Add frozen pasta and kidney beans.

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Simmer covered for 20 minutes.

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If too thick , dilute with water or more broth.

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Season to taste.

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Ingredients

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hot italian sausage, olive oil, onion, garlic, celery, carrot, mushroom, italian seasoning, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, spicy clamato juice, red kidney beans, cheese tortellini