Ingredients

3/4 lb Italian sausage

1 small onion, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

3-4 cups low sodium beef broth

1 (14 oz) can stewed tomatoes, cut up

1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce

2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp dried oregano

9 oz frozen cheese tortellini

1 small zucchini, sliced

2 Tbsp fresh parsley, or 1 Tbsp dried

Grated Parmesan cheese for topping each bowl

Instructions

In a large soup kettle, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender. Drain. Add garlic. Cook and stir for 1 minute.

Stir in broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, carrots, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

Cover and cook about 10 minutes more or until veggies are almost done.

Stir in frozen tortellini and zucchini. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until tortellini is tender. Stir in parsley.

Serve and top each bowl with grated cheese

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