Ingredients
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1 large onion, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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5 cups beef broth
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1 cup water
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1 (2 cup) can diced tomatoes
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried chili
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2 teaspoons dried parsley
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3 ounces tomato paste
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1 zucchini, chopped
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1 green pepper, chopped
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1 red pepper, chopped
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1 (8 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini
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1 cup sliced carrot
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1 lb hot Italian sausage
Instructions
- Remove sausage meat from casing and brown in large pot until crumbly; remove meat and reserve 1 T of drippings.
- With drippings, cook onion until tender, then add broth, water, carrots, tomatoes (with juice), basil, oregano, chilies, tomato paste and cooked sausage; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30- 45 minutes.
- Add zucchini, peppers, parsley, garlic and tortellini; simmer for another 30- 45 minutes.
- Serve with fresh parmesan sprinkled on top if desired.