This is a perfect autumn soup… it uses some garden veggies and that’s a plus around our house 🙂 My family ate the entire pot in one sitting! It’s THAT good! Next time I’ll be making a double batch… I like left overs for lunch!
Italian Stew
In a large stock pot combine and brown:
1 pound bulk Italian sausage (if you can find Italian turkey sausage, it’s even healthier)
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Drain off grease and add:
6 cups of water
5 beef bouillon cubes (or 6 cups beef broth to replace water and bouillon)
1 can stewed tomatoes or 2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 8oz can tomato sauce
2 carrots, sliced
2 tsp dried basil (or a 1/2 C fresh, sliced)
2 tsp dried oregano
Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes
Add:
1- 9oz package of cheese tortellini
1 small zuchini, sliced
1 green pepper , chopped
2 Tbls fresh mined parsley
Cover and simmer 20-25 minutes or until tortellini is done, Serve with Parmesan Cheese if desired.
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| Ingredients |
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| Brown sausage, onions, garlic. Drain |
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| Add carrots, tomatoes, tom sauce, spices, water, boullions. Simmer 30 min uncovered |
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| Add tortellini, zucchini, peppers. Cover and simmer 20 min |
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| Serve when tortellini is done! |
Perfect soup for a rainy day… filling and delicious… It’s SOUPER delicious 😉