Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 pound mild italian sausage
  • 1 onion (, chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (, minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper (, or ground black pepper)
  • 32 ounces beef broth
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup white cooking wine (, or apple juice (optional))
  • 2 cups sliced carrots
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1-2 Tablespoons chopped parsley (, plus more to taste)
  • 12-16 ounces cheese tortellini (, refrigerated or frozen)
  • Fresh grated parmesan cheese

Instruction

  • In a large pot, brown sausage over medium heat. Drain fat and add onion. Cook 2 minutes. Add garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook until onions are softened.
  • Stir in broth, tomatoes, water, wine, carrots, celery, Italian seasoning, and parsley. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes, or until the carrots are tender. 
  • Add tortellini 5 to 10 minutes before serving and cook until tender. Season to taste. Ladle into bowls and top with parmesan and parsley.