Shelly's Recipe

TORTELLINI SOUP WITH SAUSAGE

Category: Soups

1 lb. ground sausage
8 c. water
1 (16 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1 2/3 c. cabbage, shredded
1/2 c. diced onion
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
4 beef bouillon cubes
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 package frozen cheese filled tortellini
1 1/3 c. diced zucchini

In a medium skillet cook sausage until brown; drain fat. In a large saucepan, combine water, undrained tomatoes, cabbage, onion, green pepper, bouillon cubes, basil, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes.

Stir in tortelllni, zucchini, and sausage. Cook, uncovered, until pasta is tender. Stir occasionally.

Serve with grated parmesan cheese and bread.