Italian Sausage Soup with Tortellini

Name: Italian Sausage Soup with Tortellini
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 95 min
Ingredients: 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 5 cups beef broth; 4 large tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 cup thinly sliced carrots; 0.5 cup water; 0.5 cup red wine; 0.5 tablespoon packed fresh basil leaves; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 1.5 cups sliced zucchini; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 8 ounces fresh tortellini pasta

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This tortellini soup with sausage embodies all the wonders of Italian cooking: Italian sausage, garlic, tomatoes, and red wine. Serve with hot bread and salad for a delicious meal. Garnish each serving with Parmesan cheese.

Recipe by Mary P

Updated on February 24, 2023

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

1 hrs 15 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 35 mins

Servings:

8

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Italian sausage tortellini soup — Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Ingredients

1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
5 cups beef broth
4 large tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
½ cup water
½ cup red wine
½ tablespoon packed fresh basil leaves
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 ½ cups sliced zucchini
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
8 ounces fresh tortellini pasta

Directions

Cook sausage in a 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 8 to 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer sausage to a paper towel-lined plate. Drain grease, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in the pot.

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Sauté onions and garlic in drippings over medium heat until onions are translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.

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Stir in beef broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, carrots, water, wine, basil, oregano, and sausage. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
Skim fat from soup. Stir in zucchini and parsley. Simmer covered for 30 minutes

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Add tortellini during the last 10 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

324	Calories
20g	Fat
19g	Carbs
15g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 324
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g	26%
Saturated Fat 8g	39%
Cholesterol 50mg	17%
Sodium 1145mg	50%
Total Carbohydrate 19g	7%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 15g
Vitamin C 23mg	116%
Calcium 85mg	7%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 704mg	15%

* 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.