~ summertime italian tortellini soup ~

Ingredients

• 3 large links - sweet or hot italian sausage, removed from casing
• 1/2 - red or green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 - baby zucchini, cut in half and sliced
• 3 1/2 cups beef broth
• 1 - 16 ounces frozen cheese tortellini
• 1 teaspoon better than bullion beef base or beef buillon
• 1 tablespoon each - parsley paste & basil paste - or fresh chopped
• 1 - 15 ounces can, diced tomatoes
• 3/4 - 1 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• Parmesan - cheese for garnish