Recipe: Boilermaker Tortellini Soup

BOILERMAKER TORTELLINI SOUP

4 ounces fresh pork sausage links
4 cups water
7 1/2 ounces canned tomatoes, cut up
3/4 cup shredded cabbage
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 teaspoons instant beef bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/4 cups frozen cheese-filled tortellini
2/3 cup diced zucchini

In a medium skillet, cook sausage till brown and no longer pink in the center; drain on paper towels. Slice sausage into bite-size pieces; set aside.

In a 3 quart saucepan, combine 4 cups water, undrained tomatoes, cabbage, onion, green pepper, bouillon granules, basil and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer the mixture uncovered, for 15 minutes.

Stir in tortellini, zucchini and sausage. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Cook uncovered, 5 minutes or till pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.

Makes 6 servings
Source: Indiana University - Midwest Living magazine, February 1997