Cafe Aroma's Spicy Tortellini Soup |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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The St. Louis post recently printed this recipe and captioned it as their most requested recipe of 2010. Ingredients:
1 lb spicy italian bulk sausage |
1 large yellow onion, chopped |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped |
1 teaspoon italian seasoning |
2 zucchini, chopped |
6 cups chicken broth |
2 (15 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes |
1 lb frozen cheese tortellini |
grated parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown sausage with onion and garlic, breaking up meat into small pieces. Drain if necessary.
2. Sir in bell peppers, Italian seasoning and zucchini; cook about 5 minutes, until zucchini begins to soften.
3. Add broth and tomatoes (with their juice); cook until vegetables are tender, 10 - 15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and keep warm. Ladle about 1/2 cup tortellini into each soup bowl. Add about 1 1/2 cups of soup. Garnish with parmesan.
5. NOTE: Spicy sausage provides most of the seasoning in this soup. If using a milder sausage, add 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes with the Italian seasoning and increase the garlic to 3 cloves.
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