Tortellini Minestrone

By ivybliss

Ingredients

• 1-1/4 pounds Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 6-1/2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 cups thinly sliced carrots
• 1 cup thinly sliced celery
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 cups sliced zucchini
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 2 cups frozen cheese tortellini
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 9

Preparation

Step 1

In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add the broth, tomatoes, carrots, celery, ketchup and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Add the zucchini and green pepper; cook 5-7 minutes longer or until green pepper is tender. Stir in tortellini and parsley. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until tortellini is tender. Sprinkle with cheese just before serving