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~ summertime italian tortellini soup ~

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Recipe by
Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x
Somewhere, PA

A delicious soup I make every summer, when the zucchini starts hitting the market or my garden. The family loves it. I normally double the recipe for lots of leftovers. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

yield 4 - 6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For ~ summertime italian tortellini soup ~

  • 3 lg
    links - sweet or hot italian sausage, removed from casing
  • 1/2
    red or green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 md
    onion, chopped
  • 2
    baby zucchini, cut in half and sliced
  • 3 1/2 c
    beef broth
  • 1 - 16 oz
    frozen cheese tortellini
  • 1 tsp
    better than bullion beef base or beef buillon
  • 1 Tbsp
    each - parsley paste & basil paste - or fresh chopped
  • 1 - 15 oz
    can, diced tomatoes
  • 3/4 - 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • Parmesan
    cheese for garnish

How To Make ~ summertime italian tortellini soup ~

  • 1
    In a dutch oven, over medium heat, brown and crumble sausage, along with onion, garlic and pepper. Once sausage is completely cooked through, stir in all remaining ingredients, except for cheese. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 10 - 12 minutes or until zucchini and tortellini are cooked.
  • 2
    Top with Parmesan cheese & serve with a crusty slice of Italian bread. Enjoy!
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