Cafe Aroma's Spicy Tortellini Soup

• 1 lb spicy italian bulk sausage
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 2 zucchini, chopped
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 (15 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes
• 1 lb frozen cheese tortellini
• grated parmesan cheese

1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown sausage with onion and garlic, breaking up meat into small pieces.
2. Drain if necessary.
3. Sir in bell peppers, Italian seasoning and zucchini; cook about 5 minutes, until zucchini begins to soften.
4. Add broth and tomatoes (with their juice); cook until vegetables are tender, 10 - 15 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
6. Ladle about 1/2 cup tortellini into each soup bowl.
7. Add about 1 1/2 cups of soup.
8. Garnish with parmesan.
9. NOTE: Spicy sausage provides most of the seasoning in this soup.
10. If using a milder sausage, add 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes with the Italian seasoning and increase the garlic to 3 cloves.

sausage, yellow onion, garlic, green bell peppers, italian seasoning, zucchini, chicken broth, tomatoes, frozen cheese tortellini, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cafe-aromas-spicy-tortellini-soup-446274 (may not work)