Description

It's cooler weather and time for a warm, comforting soup. This one is perfect. It's easy, delicious and comforting on those cold, dreary days of fall and winter. Serve with a crusty bread and a salad.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. bulk Italian pork sausage
• 2 c. shredded carrots
• 1 c. chopped onion
• 1 large green bell pepper, quartered, seeded, and chopped
• 4 c. water
• 28 oz. beef broth
• 15.5 oz. kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 t. Italian herb seasoning
• 8 oz. frozen cheese tortellini
• grated Parmesan cheese

Steps

1. Heat large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Crumble sausage into pan; cook, stirring occasionally, until sausage is browned, about 5 - 6 minutes. Drain off any fat and discard.
2. Add carrots, onion, and bell pepper; cook stirring occasionally until vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes.
3. Add water, beef broth, beans, and Italian seasoning; bring to a boil.