Italian Tortellini Soup Recipe

Name: Italian Tortellini Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Italian sausage; 1 cup onion, coarsely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, sliced; 5 cups beef broth; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 4 medium tomatoes, seeded, peeled, chopped; 1 cup carrot, thin sliced; 1/2 teaspoon basil; 1/8 teaspoon oregano; 8 ounces tomato sauce; 1 1/2 cups zucchini, sliced; 8 ounces frozen meat-filled tortellini or 8 ounces frozen cheese tortellini; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, cut in 1/2-inch pieces; parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb Italian sausage
1 cup onion, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, sliced
5 cups beef broth
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup dry red wine
4 medium tomatoes, seeded, peeled, chopped
1 cup carrot, thin sliced
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/8 teaspoon oregano
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups zucchini, sliced
8 ounces frozen meat-filled tortellini or 8 ounces frozen cheese tortellini
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 medium green pepper, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
parmesan cheese

1
Remove sausage casing. In dutch over brown sausage.
2
Remove sausage; reserve 1 tbsp drippings.
3
Saute onions and garlic in drippings until onions are tender.
4
Add broth and next 7 ingredients, and add sausage.
5
Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered 30 minutes.
6
Skim fat from soup and stir in zucchini and remaining ingredients, except parmesan cheese. Simmer covered an additional 35-40 minutes until tortellini is tender.
7
Serve topped with parmesan cheese.
8
If you prefer to use fresh tortellini, simmer 20-35 minutes until tender.

420

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Italian sausage, 1 cup onion, coarsely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, sliced, 5 cups beef broth, and more.

Yes, Italian Tortellini Soup falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Tortellini Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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