How to Make Joe's Mom's Sausage and Tortellini Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

When the weather starts to cool and the leaves begin to change, there's nothing quite like a warm bowl of homemade soup to comfort and nourish the soul. One of my all-time favorite recipes is Joe's Mom's Sausage and Tortellini Soup. This hearty and flavorful dish is a family classic that has been passed down through generations, and it never fails to impress with its rich, savory flavors and comforting aroma.

This soup is a delicious combination of spicy Italian sausage, tender cheese...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound bulk spicy Italian sausage
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup dry red wine
  • 5 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups chopped tomato
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 (10 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 ½ cups sliced zucchini
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 (9 ounce) package tortellini

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the sausage, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir until the sausage is crumbly and lightly browned. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir in the red wine, beef broth, and 1 cup of water. Add tomato, carrots, tomato sauce, basil, oregano, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Stir in the zucchini, bell pepper, and parsley. Continue simmering for 45 minutes more. Pour in the remaining 1 cup of water. Increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil. Stir in the tortellini. Cook until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Discard bay leaf before serving.
  • Nutrition

    307 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 1322mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 30mg
    • Calcium: 55mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 641mg