Italian Sausage, Tomato and Tortellini Soup

This is a full-bodied, very flavorful soup. I hope you like it!


serves 12 ( 7 points +)

• 5 links Italian sausage
• 1 c. chopped onion
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 medium zucchini, sliced
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 ( 28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 4 c. fat-free beef broth
• ½ c. red wine
• 1 tsp. basil
• 1 tsp. oregano
• salt and pepper to taste
• 10 oz. frozen cheese tortellini
• ¾ c. Parmesan cheese, grated

Remove casings from Italian sausage and brown in a large Dutch oven or pot. Drain. Add remaining ingredients, except for the tortellini and Parmesan cheese. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to a simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add tortellini and cook until tortellini are tender. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tsp. Parmesan cheese.