Italian Sausage Soup with Tortellini

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1. 1

   Brown the sausage

   • Cook the sausage in a 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 8–10 minutes.
   • Lift it out with a slotted spoon onto a paper towel–lined plate.
   • Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat.
2. 2

   Soften the onion and garlic

   Sauté the onion and garlic in the drippings over medium heat until the onion is translucent, 3–4 minutes.

3. 3

   Simmer the soup

   Stir in the broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, carrots, water, wine, basil, oregano, and the sausage. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the zucchini

   Skim the fat off the top. Stir in the zucchini and parsley, cover, and simmer 30 minutes more.

5. 5

   Add the tortellini

   Add the tortellini for the last 10 minutes of simmering. Serve hot.

Adapted from Italian Sausage Soup with Tortellini by Mary P on Allrecipes.