Tortellini Minestrone

• 1-1/4 pounds Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 6-1/2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 cups thinly sliced carrots
• 1 cup thinly sliced celery
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 cups sliced zucchini
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 2 cups frozen cheese tortellini
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1. In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add the broth, tomatoes, carrots, celery, ketchup and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
2. Add the zucchini and green pepper; cook 5-7 minutes longer or until green pepper is tender. Stir in tortellini and parsley. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until tortellini is tender. Sprinkle with cheese just before serving.

italian turkey sausage, onion, garlic, beef broth, tomatoes, carrots, celery, ketchup, italian seasoning, zucchini, green pepper, frozen cheese tortellini, fresh parsley, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/tortellini-minestrone/ (may not work)