Italian Sausage And Tortellini Soup

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This is a delicious soup loaded with vegetables and tortellini filled with cheese and basil. You can increase the spiciness of the soup by using hot italian sausage and adding some red pepper flakes.

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Steps

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Remove and discard casings from the sausage.

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In a large dutch oven , brown sausage over medium-high heat , stirring occasionally.

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Drain , reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in the pan.

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Set sausage aside.

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Add onion and garlic to the drippings in the pan.

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Cook , stirring constantly , until onion is tender.

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Add sausage , beef broth , carrots , tomato , zucchini , bell pepper , tomato sauce , water , basil , oregano , salt , and pepper , stirring well.

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Bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat , and simmer , uncovered for 30 minutes.

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Add tortellini and parsley , stirring well.

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Bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat , and simmer , uncovered , 10 minutes or until tortellini is tender.

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Adjust spices to taste.

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Ladle soup into individual soup bowls.

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Sprinkle each serving with cheese.

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Ingredients

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mild italian sausage, onion, garlic cloves, beef broth, carrots, tomatoes, zucchini, green bell pepper, tomato sauce, water, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, cheese tortellini, fresh parsley, parmesan cheese