Italian Tortellini Soup

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 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

Recipe

• 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.