Hearty Tortellini Soup Recipe: A Comforting and Flavorful Meal
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound extra lean ground beef
- 2 links mild Italian sausage, sliced
- 1 can (28oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups beef stock
- 1 can (14oz) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups chopped cabbage
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup diced zucchini (unpeeled)
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 2 cups cheese-filled tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, shredded
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation:
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, celery, carrots, and garlic, cover, and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in ground beef and Italian sausage, cooking until the beef is no longer pink. Add tomatoes, beef stock, kidney beans, cabbage, green beans, zucchini, sugar, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 30 minutes. Stir in red wine, tortellini, and spinach, and cook uncovered for 20 minutes or until the pasta is tender. Adjust seasoning to taste. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve hot and enjoy this hearty tortellini soup as a perfect comfort meal!
