Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup

Place the sausage in a large pot over medium high heat and saute for 10 minutes or until well browned. Drain the fat except for about 1 tablespoon add the onions and garlic and saute for 5 more minutes.

Next add the beef stock water wine tomatoes carrots basil oregano and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes skimming any fat that may surface.

Add the zucchini tortellini green bell pepper and parsley to taste. Simmer for 10 minutes or until tortellini is fully cooked. Pour into individual bowls and garnish with the cheese.