pat's Recipe

Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup

Category: SOUPS/STEWS

4 cans (14 1/2-ounce) beef broth
7 cups water
1 pound cooked sweet Italian sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 (9-ounce) box tortellini
1 (9-ounce) box spinach tortellini
1/2 pound cabbage, shredded
1 small green bell pepper, cored and diced
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 small red onion, chopped
1 medium tomato, diced
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
freshly grated Parmesan, for garnish

Instructions
Combine broth, water, tortellini, vegetables, sausage and basil in large pot. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to slow boil over medium-high heat.

Makes 8 servings