papa star's tortellini soup

San Diego, CA
Updated on Apr 11, 2012

Every time we go over to my father-in-laws Star Chiefs house he makes us a delicious dinner!! This one has got to be my most favorite so we started making it at home too!! Enjoy :)

prep time 15 Min
cook time 2 Hr
method ---
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground mild or spicy italian sausage (you can use beef or turkey sausage)
  • 1 cup onions, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 7 cups beef stock
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
  • 1 cup carrots, chopped
  • 2 cups green beans
  • 2 - green bell peppers, chopped
  • 8 ounces cheese tortellini
  • - you could also add mushrooms and zucchini to the soup but we aren't a fan at this house!
  • TOP WITH
  • - parmesan cheese
  • - crunch garlic bread

How To Make papa star's tortellini soup

  • Step 1
    Place the ground in a large pot over medium high heat and saute for 10 minutes, or until well browned (make sure you remove the casing from the sausage if it has one.
  • Step 2
    Drain the fat except for about 1 tablespoon, add the onions and garlic and saute for 5 more minutes.
  • Step 3
    Next add the beef stock, water, wine, carrots, green beans, bell pepper, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce. Take the canned tomatoes and mush them up a bit with a fork and then add them as well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  • Step 4
    Add the tortellini and simmer for 10 minutes or so until tortellini is fully cooked.
  • Step 5
    Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and/or garlic bread and enjoy!!

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