Tortellini Sausage Soup

1 tbsp olive oil
2 links pre-cooked chicken sausage, casings removed and then sliced on an angle
1/2 onion, onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups low-sodium beef broth
1/2 cup red wine
1 15-oz can organic diced tomatoes
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp dried italian seasoning
2 medium zucchini, sliced
9 oz fresh cheese tortellini
grated parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley for garnish
salt, freshly ground black pepper


Heat the olive oil in a large dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat. 

Add the onions and carrots, season with a little salt, and saute for about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, zucchini, sausage, oregano, and italian seasoning and saute for another 2 minutes.

Add in the beef broth, wine, canned tomatoes with juices and bring up to a boil. 

Once at a boil, reduce to simmer and let cook for 30 minutes, covered. 

Add the tortellini and cook another 10 minutes, uncovered.

Serve with parmesan cheese and parsley sprinkled over top.

Shared by Linda Gonzalez