Ingredients
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1 small onion, chopped
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1 cup celery, chopped
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1 teaspoon garlic salt
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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5 cups beef broth
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1 cup red wine
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2 cups tomatoes, diced
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
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2 cups zucchini, diced
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8 ounces fresh cheese tortellini
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1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
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fresh parmesan cheese, shredded
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fresh basil, chopped
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1 cup carrot, finely diced
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1 lb hot Italian sausage, casings removed
Instructions
- In a large pan cook sausage with onions, carrot and celery until sausage is browned. Season with garlic salt and black pepper. Add garlic and zucchini and cook for another few minutes.
- Stir in beef broth, wine, tomatoes, basil, oregano and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for few minutes. Add tortellini and cook for a few minutes. Add grated Parmesan cheese to soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If too thick add more broth. Garnish with shredded Parmesan cheese and basil before serving.