Sausage & Tortellini Soup

{Not my photo, but I will replace it w/my own soon!}

1 lb. Italian OR sage sausage (depending upon how spicy your want it)

1 c. chopped onion

2 log. garlic cloves, sliced

5 c. canned beef broth

2 c. chopped tomates

1 8oz. can tomato sauce

1 lg. zucchini, sliced or diced

1 lg. carrot, thinkly sliced

1/2 bag frozen spinach

1/2 c. dry red wine

2 TB. dried basil

2 TB. dried oregano

8-10 oz. fresh cheese tortellini

Salt

Pepper

Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

~Crumble & saute' sausage in heavy Dutch oven.

~Remove & saute' onion & garlic until translucent. Return sausage to pot.

~Add all other ingredients EXCEPT tortellinin & Parmesan cheese.

~Simmer until veggies are tender, about 40 minutes.

~Add tortellini 8 MINUTES BEFORE finished; season to taste w/salt & pepper.

~Serve in a bowl, sprinkle top of soup w/Parmesan cheese.

~ENJOY!!

Blessings from Ohio, Kim<><