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Charlotte's Tortellini Soup

SUBMITTED BY: Charlotte  PHOTO BY: naples34102 

"This is a hearty and spicy soup that goes with a crusty Italian bread and a side salad."
Charlotte's Tortellini Soup Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 55 times with an average star rating of 4.8
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr 15 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 35 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound sausage
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups sliced carrots
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 1 (16 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup zucchini, sliced
  • 1 pound fresh tortellini pasta
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

What to Drink?
Wine Sangiovese

DIRECTIONS

  1. Brown sausage in pot; drain off fat. Add onions and saute until tender. Add carrots, celery, beef broth, red wine, tomatoes, ketchup, Italian seasoning, and garlic. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes. Skim away the fat from the soup.
  2. Stir in the zucchini, tortellini, red bell pepper, and parsley. (If you use fresh tortellini, cook them according to package directions.) Simmer, covered, for about 25-30 minutes or till the tortellini are tender. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese right before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2003 by Nancy 
This is one of our favourites. I did change a couple of things. I cook whole Italian sausages... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2009 by naples34102 
Great recipe, great soup. Hubs and I both loved it. Super simple to make with most... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2006 by The Glitter Girl 
This was the first and by far the finest recipe I have made off of this site. Whenever I've... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2004 by Susanna 
This soup is a winner. I made it for a church Soup Supper and everyone raved about it. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by CYNDI66 
It took a little time to chop up everything for this recipe, but it was worth it. This soup is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2008 by Nancy 
I have been making this soup for years!! I cook Italian sausages seperately;slice them and add... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2006 by cookingRus 
This soup was outstanding. I made it for the first time for a large group at church, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2003 by DREGINEK 
EXCELLENT soup! I followed the recipe to the letter and turned out great for us! Nice & thick... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2003 by JULIE R4 
This is the first recipe I've reviewed and I've been using this site for 2 years. This soup... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2008 by Miz 
Charlotte - I don't hand out 5 stars very easily here.... but this is 5 stars plus. I am... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Charlotte's Tortellini Soup

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 451

  • Total Fat: 25.2g
  • Cholesterol: 54mg
  • Sodium: 1677mg
  • Total Carbs: 37.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 18.2g

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