Sausage and Tortellini Soup

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Prep Time
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Sausage and Tortellini Soup
Ingredients
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1
package
(13.5 ounce) JOHNSONVILLE® Premium Fully Cooked Three-Cheese Italian Style Sausage Rope or JOHNSONVILLE® Premium Fully Cooked Smoked Sausage Rope
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3
cloves
garlic, minced
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1
medium
onion, chopped
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2
tablespoons
olive oil
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1
can
(28 ounces) diced tomatoes
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3
cans
beef consomme (not bouillon)
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1 1/2
cups
water
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1
teaspoon
basil
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3
teaspoons
parsley
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1
bay leaf
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1
cup
carrots, diced
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1
zucchini, diced
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8 to 9
ounces
cheese tortellini
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Parmesan cheese for garnish
Directions
Saute onions, garlic and carrots in olive oil until onions are soft and carrots are beginning to soften (they will continue to cook as the soup simmers.).
Add in diced sausage and saute for a few minutes. Add in tomatoes, beef consomme, water. Add in spices. Simmer for 30 minutes.
Ten minutes before it is done add in diced zucchini and tortellini and cook until tortellini is tender.
Pour into bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese.