How to Make Tortellini Soup I - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a warm, hearty bowl of soup to comfort the soul on a chilly day. And if you're looking for a delicious and satisfying soup that's easy to make, look no further than Tortellini Soup I. This recipe combines tender tortellini pasta, savory broth, and a variety of vegetables and seasonings to create a dish that's sure to become a favorite in your household.

One of the best things about Tortellini Soup I is that it's incredibly versatile. You can easily customize...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 cups beef broth
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup dry red wine (Optional)
  • 8 ounces fresh tortellini pasta
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 2 cups stewed tomatoes
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 ½ cups sliced zucchini
  • 2 green bell peppers, seeded and cubed
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 11
  • Yield: 10 to 12 - servings

  • Remove casings from sausage. Brown sausage and cook until crumbly. Remove meat from pot. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings.
  • Cook onion and garlic in the drippings until tender. Add broth, water, wine, carrots, tomatoes, basil, oregano, tomato sauce, and the cooked sausage. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered 30 minutes.
  • Add zucchini, green peppers, parsley, and tortellini. Simmer another 25 minutes, covered, for fresh tortellini, or 45 minutes, covered, for frozen tortellini. Serve with fresh parmesan cheese sprinkled over the top.
  • Nutrition

    240 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 36mg
    • Sodium: 932mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 30mg
    • Calcium: 74mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 491mg