Tortellini Soup

By Janel Osborne

Ingredients

1 lb.Italian Sausage

1onion, diced

2garlic cloves, minced

1 C. water

2 cansbeef broth

1/2 C.Apple juice

3carrots, sliced

1can (28 oz), crushed

1 tsp.basil

1 tsp.oregano

1 C.Zucchini, sliced (fresh is best)

4 T.chopped green pepper

8 oz.Tortellini (frozen or fresh)

Parmesan Cheese, fresh grated

fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

In a large pan, brown sausage, onion, and garlic. Add rest of ingredients except tortellini. Simmer for 30 minutes or longer. Add tortellini 5- 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with grated Parmesan Cheese and more fresh parsley.