Tortellini Stew with Red Wine

Open a bottle of red and get ready to make a
hearty and delicious stew!

This is what we had last night along with some
herbed biscuits for dipping. 

Don't worry about leftovers.  This soup freezes really well!

1 pound sausage (or veggie protein crumbles)

3/4c. chopped onion

1c.sliced carrots

1 cup sliced celery

5 c. vegetable broth

1/2c. red wine

1 (14.5 oz.) can Italian seasoned diced tomatoes, with liquid

1c. ketchup

1 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup zucchini, sliced

1 pound fresh tortellini pasta

1 red bell pepper, diced

1/4 cup chopped parsley

salt and pepper to taste

grated Parmesan cheese, to taste

Brown sausage in Dutch oven; drain off fat.  Add onions and saute until tender. Add carrots, celery, vegetable broth, red wine, tomatoes, ketchup, Italian seasoning, and garlic.

Bring to a boil and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a separate pan, prepare tortellini according to package directions; drain and set aside.

 

Stir in the zucchini, tortellini, red bell pepper, and parsley.  Simmer, covered, for about 25-30.

Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese
prior to serving.

Pour yourself some red wine and enjoy!