Karen'S Tortellini Soup

• 1 lb hot Italian sausage
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 cups beef broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sliced carrot
• 1 (2 cup) can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried chili
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 3 ounces tomato paste
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini

1. Remove sausage meat from casing and brown in large pot until crumbly; remove meat and reserve 1 T of drippings.
2. With drippings, cook onion until tender, then add broth, water, carrots, tomatoes (with juice), basil, oregano, chilies, tomato paste and cooked sausage; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30- 45 minutes.
3. Add zucchini, peppers, parsley, garlic and tortellini; simmer for another 30- 45 minutes.
4. Serve with fresh parmesan sprinkled on top if desired.

hot italian sausage, onion, garlic, beef broth, water, carrot, tomatoes, basil, oregano, dried chili, parsley, tomato paste, zucchini, green pepper, red pepper, frozen cheese tortellini

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/karens-tortellini-soup-92801 (may not work)