Tortellini Soup

Tortellini Soup

1 lb Italian Sausage (with the casings taken off)
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1 tsp oregano
½ tsp basil
1 Tbsp dried parsley
½ cup water
½ cup red wine
5 cups of beef broth
2 cups chopped, peeled tomato
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
1 ½ cup sliced zucchini
1 med green pepper, chopped
8 oz tortellini

In a large kettle, brown meat, onion, garlic. Drain. Combine rest of ingredients. Simmer until vegetables are tender. Top with grated Parmesan cheese when serving.

Serve along with hot bread, and a wonderful dessert. This is a large volume recipe (from the Olive Garden).