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Italian Tortellini Soup
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 16
A family favorite. It makes a very large quantity. Fresh basil is needed- dried basil is not good in this recipe.
Ingredients:
4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beef stock or 4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans canned beef broth
7 cups water
1 lb italian sweet sausage, cut in 1/2 inch pieces
1 (9 ounce) box refrigerated tortellini
1 (9 ounce) box refrigerated spinach tortellini
1/2 lb cabbage, shredded
1 small green pepper, diced
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 small red onion, chopped
1 medium tomato, diced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper
freshly grated parmesan cheese
Directions:
1. In a large stock pot, combine the stock, water, sausage,the vegetables and the chopped fresh basil.
2. Bring to a boil over medium high heat.
3. Add the tortellini, reduce heat and simmer for 7 minutes or so, until the tortellini are done-check the package for the recommended cooking time.
4. Top each serving with grated Parmesan.
By RecipeOfHealth.com