Charlotte's Tortellini Soup

Name: Charlotte's Tortellini Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 6 + servings
Ingredients: 1 pound sausage; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 cups sliced carrots; 1 cup sliced celery; 6 cups beef broth; ½ cup red wine; 1 (16 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid; 1 cup ketchup; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup zucchini, sliced; 1 pound fresh tortellini pasta; 1 red bell pepper, diced; ¼ cup chopped parsley; salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Rating: 4.74 stars

81 Ratings
67 Reviews
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This is a hearty and spicy soup that goes with a crusty Italian bread and a side salad.

By Charlotte

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

1 hr 15 mins

total:

1 hr 35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 + servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Brown sausage in pot; drain off fat. Add onions and saute until tender. Add carrots, celery, beef broth, red wine, tomatoes, ketchup, Italian seasoning, and garlic. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes. Skim away the fat from the soup.

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Step 2

Stir in the zucchini, tortellini, red bell pepper, and parsley. (If you use fresh tortellini, cook them according to package directions.) Simmer, covered, for about 25-30 minutes or till the tortellini are tender. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese right before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

450 calories; protein 18.2g 36% DV; carbohydrates 36.6g 12% DV; fat 25.3g 39% DV; cholesterol 54.5mg 18% DV; sodium 1663.5mg 67% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (67)

Most helpful positive review

ZOPOOH

02/01/2011

This was very good. I would definitely cut back on the ketchup in the future as it was a little too "sweet" tasting for me. Oh and I will add more liquid as the pasta absorbed a lot. Thanks for a great recipe! Read More

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Most helpful critical review

C. Stuart

03/04/2010

Made it just like the recipe says...guess I'm really not a fan of ketchup-based soup; too sweet & not a lot of depth of flavor. The totellini and cheese on top were the best parts. Read More

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(5)

81 Ratings

5 star values: 63
4 star values: 16
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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ZOPOOH

02/01/2011

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The Glitter Girl

07/22/2006

This was the first and by far the finest recipe I have made off of this site. Whenever I've served it to my family or dinner guests it is always extremely well received. In fact my Grandfather literally cries if he finds out I made it and didn't invite him over. The base is so good and versatile I've tried it with all kinds of different vegetables stuff I had leftover in the fridge etc... and it's still marvelous. The only changes I make consistently now - I like the sweet Italian turkey sausage in it it's not so greasy I usually do a mix of half beef broth and half vegetable broth and I always cook my tortellini before adding it at the end. And for the people who can't seem to add the ketchup- try really hard to overcome your fear you're missing out on one of the keys that adds a certain "richness" to this recipe and (in my opinion) makes it so exceptional. Thank you Charlotte!!! Read More

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Nancy

04/07/2003

This is one of our favourites. I did change a couple of things. I cook whole Italian sausages in the microwave; then slice them and brown them in a pan a bit. I do not add the zuchinni either. I also never add the pasta to the soup pot; it just absorbs all the broth. I add to the individual soup bowls. FRESHLY grated parmesan is amust. Thanks for a great meal. Read More

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naples34102

02/10/2009

Great recipe great soup. Hubs and I both loved it. Super simple to make with most ingredients right at hand. I didn't measure precisely just kind of threw everything together but I did use more garlic and less ketchup. I used dried spinach tortellini cooking it separately and adding it at the last. I wasn't sure I would like the red pepper something I'm not familiar with in soup but I did find it a different taste twist I really enjoyed. As for hubs he enjoyed this soup so much he asked me to send him to work with it for his lunch--for the next two days! Read More

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Susanna

01/26/2004

This soup is a winner. I made it for a church Soup Supper and everyone raved about it. The ketchup is the "secret ingredient" that gives it some real punch and flavor. Rich and delicious with lots of fresh veggies. My husband the soup conniseur loves it! Read More

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Lisa Kouch

01/03/2011

I'm a beginner cook. The times I do cook I have to have a recipe and I normally follow it exactly. Edits: 1 lb sweet and spicy italian sausage (there was no fat to spoon off) Spinach and cheese tortellini 3 cups beef broth 3 cups vegetable broth Cabernet sauvignon red wine my boyfriend who is a food critic said that the sweet and spicy overpowered the soup. Sweet Italian sausage would have been much better (could not find at store). Make sure the vegetables get well cooked. Apparently mine did not cook long enough! Read More

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NAVYPINSTRIPES

12/31/2009

a family favorite! Read More

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SalsaLady

02/03/2011

This soup turned out amazing! I used mild Italian sausage with casings removed. Based on some other comments I modified slightly. I used 8 cups of beef broth and only 1/2 cup of ketchup. I also used a 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes instead of the whole tomatoes. I did not add the wine. I cooked my tortellini separately and added some to each bowl before serving. Definitely will be making again. My family enjoyed it very much. Read More

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HollyAnn

01/12/2011

This is one of the best soups I have ever had... this is going in my recipe box for sure! I ommited the red pepper and I used a quart size jar of my garden tomatoes (drained).. yum yum!! Can't wait to make this again! Read More

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C. Stuart

03/04/2010

Made it just like the recipe says...guess I'm really not a fan of ketchup-based soup; too sweet & not a lot of depth of flavor. The totellini and cheese on top were the best parts. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Charlotte's Tortellini Soup

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 450

% Daily Value *

protein: 36 %

carbohydrates: 12 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 14 %

sugars:

fat: 39 %

saturated fat: 50 %

cholesterol: 18 %

vitamin a iu: 129 %

niacin equivalents: 50 %

vitamin b6: 21 %

vitamin c: 63 %

folate: 11 %

calcium: 15 %

iron: 17 %

magnesium: 14 %

potassium: 20 %

sodium: 67 %

thiamin: 33 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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12/31/2009

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02/03/2011

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C. Stuart

03/04/2010

Made it just like the recipe says...guess I'm really not a fan of ketchup-based soup; too sweet & not a lot of depth of flavor. The totellini and cheese on top were the best parts.

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